Davika Hoorne Returns for Inherit Sequel Following Festival Premieres
Director Banjong Pisanthanakun confirmed to Variety that his psychological horror film “Inherit” will receive a sequel, with star Davika Hoorne set to reprise her role. The announcement arrives as the original film prepares to close the Jakarta World Cinema festival following its September world premiere as a Centrepiece selection at the Toronto International Film Festival.
“Inherit” follows a youthful-looking grandmother named Woranart, played by Hoorne, who moves into her granddaughter’s wealthy household. The family soon uncovers that she harbors a centuries-old centipede spirit with sinister intentions toward the youngest family member, Oui, played by Baipor Thitiya Jirapornsilp.
Pisanthanakun stated that Hoorne was his initial choice for the immortal character. “The character has to be sexy, beautiful, and funny at the same time,” the director told Variety, adding that he envisioned her as a modern fashion icon who chats with ChatGPT. To prepare for the role, Hoorne studied Sharon Stone’s character Catherine Tramell from “Basic Instinct” and Anthony Hopkins’ portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in “The Silence of the Lambs.”
Director aims to revive Thai cinema audiences
The director pointed to broader struggles within the domestic market as a driving force behind the project. “The Thai film industry right now is not so good—that’s the real pressure because I want this movie to bring Thai audiences back to the cinema,” Pisanthanakun said. “Inherit” is scheduled to open across Thailand on November 19.
Pisanthanakun noted that public funding for Thai film production remains inconsistent and largely restricted to horror projects. Hoorne, who also produced girls’ love (GL) romance titles and directed a recently wrapped family short film titled “Soap Opera,” echoed those financial hurdles.
“When I’m producing a movie or series, it is very hard to find the funding, and it is really hard for Thai films to recruit people for different genres,” Hoorne explained to Variety. She added that government support directed toward independent themes could better help local projects reach international audiences.
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Horror films revitalize director interest through co-productions
While Pisanthanakun previously experienced burnout with traditional horror tropes following “Shutter” and “Alone,” contemporary Hollywood releases such as “Hereditary” and “It Follows” revitalized his interest in the genre. He is currently leading a Thai-Korean horror co-production, building on international collaborations like his work with Korean director Na Hong-Jin on “The Medium.”
Horne, whose career also includes starring in the satirical comedy-thriller “A Useful Ghost”—which won Cannes’ Critics’ Week Grand Prix in 2025—plans to focus heavily on television series development in 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Inherit Sequel
When will the Inherit sequel be released?
Director Banjong Pisanthanakun has not yet announced a release date or plot details for the follow-up film.
What awards or festival appearances did the original film receive?
The original “Inherit” world premiered in September as a Centrepiece selection at the Toronto International Film Festival and serves as the closing film for the Jakarta World Cinema festival.
What is the premise of the first Inherit film?
The story centers on Woranart, an immortal grandmother harboring a centuries-old centipede spirit who moves in with her wealthy family and targets the youngest household member, Oui.
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