The Inheritance (2024) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

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1. 1

   Family gathering at the mansion

   On the eve of his 75th birthday, Charles Abernathy invites his family members, including his sons Drew and C.J., their sister Madeline, and social media celebrity Kami, to his mansion for his birthday celebration. Drew also brings his wife Hannah despite instructions that only blood relatives should attend. The gathering marks a rare reunion after two years apart.

   When

   Eve of Charles' 75th birthday

   Where

   Charles Abernathy's mansion

2. 2

   Charles reveals a deadly threat

   Charles cryptically informs the family that there is a price on his head which will be collected at midnight, and only his blood relatives can save him. He warns that if he dies, his inheritance will be lost, indicating a dangerous situation involving someone wanting him dead. Charles also mentions making a business deal that resulted in someone's death.

   When

   During the gathering, before midnight

   Where

   Mansion, private

3. 3

   Paranormal activity begins

   As the night progresses, the family begins experiencing minor supernatural disturbances inside the mansion. Kami encounters violent paranormal activity while alone in the indoor swimming pool. The atmosphere becomes increasingly tense as the family fears an unseen entity might be targeting them.

   When

   Night of the birthday celebration

   Where

   Indoor swimming pool

4. 4

   Kami is violently killed

   Kami is violently attacked and killed while she is alone in the pool room. Her body is discovered by the family, causing shock and fear among the remaining members. Charles comments that his family is cursed, and hints that the malicious spirit is gaining strength as midnight approaches.

   When

   Late night, shortly after paranormal activity reported

   Where

   Indoor swimming pool

5. 5

   Kami's inheritance is given to Hannah

   Charles, impressed by Hannah's loyalty, decides to leave Kami's inheritance to her, despite the chaotic and deadly events. This decision raises suspicion among the family members, who are beginning to plot against each other over the inheritance and Charles' secrets.

   When

   Soon after Kami's death

   Where

   Charles's study

6. 6

   Suspicion and plotting among siblings

   C.J. and Madeline plot to kill Drew and Hannah, hoping to claim their father's inheritance for themselves. They suspect Drew and Hannah may be responsible for Kami's death and are preparing to eliminate them to secure their own future. Tensions escalate as they plan their treachery.

   When

   Night, as suspicion increases

   Where

   Mansion, various rooms

7. 7

   Hannah and Drew discover Kami's body missing

   Hannah reports that Kami's body has mysteriously disappeared from the mansion. Frightened, she suggests they leave the estate. Drew tries to help her escape through hidden passages, but supernatural phenomena, like statues turning to face them, block their way.

   When

   Night, during their attempt to escape

   Where

   Mansion, art storage room

8. 8

   Trapped in the vault and confronting the entity

   Hannah and Drew are locked inside a vault by the twins, where they face a shadowy supernatural entity. An apparition of Kami's ghost emerges, attacking Madeline’s ghost and revealing that Madeline was actually shot and killed by C.J. during the chaos. The revelation worsens the family’s peril.

   When

   Night, during their struggle to escape

   Where

   Vault room

9. 9

   Secret room and demon deal revelation

   After escaping the vault, Hannah and Drew find a secret room containing a grimoire and occult items, revealing Charles' dark past. He had made a pact with the demon Mammon to rebuild his fortune, which required sacrificing his soul. Charles admits to renegotiating the deal to protect his bloodline.

   When

   Night, as they investigate the supernatural events

   Where

   Secret room within the mansion

10. 10

    C.J.'s death and family curse

    Kami's ghostly presence frightens C.J. into falling over a banister, leading to his death. Madeline’s ghost then drains the life out of C.J., symbolizing the destructive power of the family curse and Charles' pact with the demon. The family is plunged further into chaos and death, escalating the threat.

    When

    Night, during the climax

    Where

    Mansion staircase

11. 11

    Charles reveals his pact and shoots Drew

    Charles confesses that his deal with Mammon was the reason for his family's curse, and he had attempted to renegotiate his fate. Suddenly, he shoots Drew, attempting to kill him. Hannah intervenes, shooting Charles, who becomes trapped under a falling grandfather clock.

    When

    Night, during the confrontation

    Where

    Charles's study

12. 12

    Hannah defies Charles and warns of Mammon

    Hannah, armed with a shotgun, shoots Charles to the floor and warns him that Mammon is coming for him. She reveals she is pregnant with the family’s true heir, a granddaughter, shifting the focus from inheritance to the future bloodline. Charles's threats are thwarted as he is pinned down.

    When

    Night, amid chaos

    Where

    Charles's study

13. 13

    Mammon kills Charles at midnight

    As the clock strikes midnight, Mammon, a shadowy demon, arrives and kills Charles, fulfilling the ancient pact. The mansion is left haunted by the spirits of the Abernathy children. The family curse is ultimately realized, as Charles's bloodline ends with him.

    When

    Midnight

    Where

    Mansion interior

14. 14

    Morning discovery by Miles

    The next morning, the loyal butler Miles Hartmen returns to find the shocking scene inside the mansion. The family has succumbed to the supernatural forces, and Charles's demise marks the end of the bloodline as prophesied. Hannah survives the ordeal, now carrying the future heir.

    When

    Morning after the night of chaos

    Where

    Mansion interior

15. 15

    Hannah leaves, survived the night

    Hannah departs from the mansion in a limousine, having survived the deadly night and supernatural curse. She leaves behind a house haunted by the spirits of the Abernathy family, with the legacy potentially passing on through her unborn granddaughter. The story closes on her taking her next step forward.

    When

    Morning after the events

    Where

    Mansion, driveway