The Inhabitant

The Inhabitant

Year: 2017

Runtime: 93 mins

Language: Spanish

Director: Guillermo Amoedo

Horror

Three sisters target the home of a senator, planning to steal money he acquired through bribery. However, their heist takes a disturbing turn when they begin hearing unsettling cries emanating from the basement, suggesting a presence far more sinister than they anticipated.

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1

The curse takes hold

Tara is plagued by nightmares, murderous impulses, and visions of Lizzie Borden urging her to kill. Her only solace lies in redesigning vintage clothing, a hobby she shares with her mother Emily, who sells the dresses online.

Tara's home / town
2

Murder waves hit the town

Several townspeople are found murdered, and the police quickly zero in on Tara as the prime suspect since all the victims had issues with her. The killer is even seen wearing one of Tara's dresses, tying the murders to her design hobby.

Town
3

Diane's warning

Seeking answers, Tara visits her Aunt Diane, who is institutionalized for the murder of her infant child. Diane hints that Emily might be suffering the same curse, suggesting the danger runs in Tara's family.

Aunt Diane's institution
4

Emily's role hinted

Diane's claim shifts the suspicion away from Tara and toward her mother, implying that Emily could be the true killer. The conversation leaves Tara with more questions than answers about who is truly cursed.

Aunt Diane's institution
5

Trip to the Borden House

Tara decides to confront the origin of the curse by visiting the Borden House with her boyfriend Carl. The visit is meant to connect Lizzie's seamstress past with the present murders.

Borden House
6

Lizzie's seamstress past

At the Borden House, Tara learns Lizzie Borden was an accomplished seamstress, which makes her wonder if the dresses are a trigger for the curse. The possibility ties the present killings to Lizzie's legacy.

Borden House
7

Dress investigation

Tara asks Suzy to fetch dresses from her home to test the theory, hoping the garments might reveal a link to the murders. This plan raises the stakes as more clues come to light.

Tara's home
8

Suzy's disappearance

Suzy fails to return or respond to calls, forcing Tara and Carl to return home and confront the growing danger. The missing girl deepens Tara's fear that the curse is closer than she realized.

Tara's home
9

Escapes and family truths

Back home, Tara learns that Aunt Diane has escaped from the institution, and that her mother Emily is the true killer. Tara discovers Emily killed Diane's baby, believing it was the product of incest between Diane and their father.

Tara's home
10

Emily embraces Lizzie

In a psychotic rage, Emily aligns with Lizzie Borden, convinced Lizzie killed her parents due to suspected infidelity, and turns on Tara. She lashes out at Tara and moves to slaughter her.

Tara's home
11

Confrontation and shooting

The confrontation ends when police shoot Emily, responding to Caleb's call for help. The dramatic moment marks the collapse of the curse's immediate threat.

Tara's home
12

Aftermath and the curse continues

As the film ends, one of Tara's brothers speaks to the spirit of Lizzie Borden, implying that the curse still holds power over the family. The closing scene suggests a cycle that could claim another victim.

Family home

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