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Inheritance

Inheritance

Country Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia
Director Joel SOH
Producer Joel SOH
Writer Joel SOH ,FARED Ayam
Production Company Blackflag Sdn Bhd
Format DCP 24fps | Color, B&W | 110min
Genre Horror, Suspense, Psychodrama

Synopsis

After years of estrangement, Jusoh returns to care for his once abusive father, now stroke-ridden. As strange events unfold, he discovers his father is the keeper of an evil Djinn bound to their bloodline, and Jusoh must succeed him. Refusing the generational curse, his attempt to exorcise the demon unleashes horrors that threaten his family. As the demon torments him, Jusoh struggles with his own abusive tendencies, realizing he must stop it before it destroys them all.

Director

Joel SOH

Joel SOH, a BFA graduate from Emerson College, is a Malaysian director, producer, and writer best known for creating the box office hit Polis Evo franchise and The Experts. He is the founder of Blackflag Sdn Bhd and is now venturing into horror with his solo directorial debut, Baran: Inheritance.

Producer

Joel SOH

Joel SOH, a BFA graduate from Emerson College, is a Malaysian director, producer, and writer best known for creating the box office hit Polis Evo franchise and The Experts. He is the founder of Blackflag Sdn Bhd and is now venturing into horror with his solo directorial debut, Baran: Inheritance.

Production Company

Blackflag Sdn Bhd

Blackflag Sdn Bhd is a Malaysian production company founded in 2016, focused on producing premium feature films for local and regional audiences. It represents a new wave of bold, passionate filmmakers pushing the boundaries of Malaysian commercial cinema with strong regional and international appeal.