Year: 2024- (January)
Genre:
Crime / Drama / Mystery
Director:
Min Hong-nam
Stars:
Kim Hyun-joo, Park Hee-soon, Park Byeong-eun, Ryu Kyung-Soo, Park Sung-Hoon ...
Storyline:
A mountain forgotten... A bloodline remembered... And a curse that never died.
In The Bequeathed, Yoon Seo-ha, an ordinary woman, receives unexpected news—her estranged uncle has died, and she has inherited the family’s ancestral mountain grave site, a remote plot tied to a legacy she barely understands.
What seems like a bureaucratic nuisance quickly turns sinister.
Strange events begin to unfold: haunting visions, unexplained deaths, and a feeling that something—or someone—lurks in the shadows of the forested land. As Seo-ha digs deeper, she uncovers a family history of betrayal, violence, and spiritual unrest, revealing that the inheritance isn’t just land… it’s a burden soaked in generations of secrets.
From the mind of Yeon Sang-ho, The Bequeathed is a chilling exploration of inheritance, guilt, and ancestral reckoning, wrapped in unnerving tension and deeply atmospheric visuals.
Similar shows to The Bequeathed
If you’re captivated by moody, slow-burn mysteries and family-driven psychological horror, this one echoes:
Hellbound (2021) – Supernatural judgment and spiritual chaos.
Revenant (2023) – Possession, folklore, and generational sin.
The Haunting of Hill House (2018) – Family trauma and haunted inheritances.
💡 Like these, The Bequeathed crafts a tense, atmospheric descent into a family legacy no one asked for—but that refuses to stay buried.
📌 Final Thoughts
With unsettling pacing, an unforgettable rural setting, and a story that unfolds like a long-lost ghost tale, The Bequeathed is a haunting Korean thriller that blurs the lines between history and horror, fate and blood.
Some inherit money.
Others inherit a curse.
Which of these shows have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
