The Inhabitant

Tara, a teenage girl, believes that her family is the target of a horrific curse that started with their ancestor, the notorious Lizzie Borden. Those suffering from the curse experience nightmares, murderous impulses, and visions of Lizzie, who urges them to commit murder. Fearful and depressed, Tara’s only solace is her hobby of redesigning vintage clothing, which her mother Emily sells online.

When several townspeople are discovered murdered, the police are quick to suspect Tara; as all of the victims had issues with her, and the killer was seen wearing one of Tara’s dresses.

Seeking answers, Tara visits her aunt Aunt Diane, who was institutionalized for the murder of her infant child. During the meeting Diane claims that Emily experienced the same curse, implying that Emily may be the murderer.

Left with more questions than answers, Tara decides to visit Borden House with her boyfriend Carl. While at the house Tara learns that Lizzie was an excellent seamstress, causing her to wonder if the dresses are a trigger. Intrigued, Tara sends Suzy to her house to fetch some dresses. When the girl does not return or respond to calls, Tara and Carl travel to Tara’s home, where she learns that her aunt has escaped from the mental institution. She also learns that her mother is the true killer and that Emily had also killed Diane’s baby, as she believed it to be the product of incest between Diane and their father.

In a psychotic rage Emily sympathizes with Lizzie Borden, who she believes killed her parents due to her mother’s suspected infidelity. Emily then turns to slaughter Tara, but before she can do so, Emily is shot down by the police, as Tara’s brother Caleb had called for help. The film ends with one of Tara’s brothers talking to the spirit of Lizzie Borden, implying that he is a victim of the same curse.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 12:55