Inherit the Viper

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Inherit the Viper

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Released Jan 10, 2020

1h 30m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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For siblings Kip and Josie, dealing opioids isn't just their family business -- it's their only means of survival. When a deal goes fatally wrong, Kip decides he wants out for good. But his attempt to escape his family's legacy soon ignites a powder keg of violence and betrayal, endangering Kip, Josie and their younger brother.

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Christy Lemire

FilmWeek (LAist)

It has a really vivid sense of place, but I wish they had fleshed it out more because it has a story that needs to be told.

Jan 11, 2020

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Tim Cogshell

FilmWeek (LAist)

I like where this film is set and what it's about.

Jan 11, 2020

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Rex Reed

Observer

Despite a running time of only 85 minutes, it feels like days of mean-spirited self-indulgence.

Rated: 1/4

Jan 10, 2020

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Caffeinated Clint

Moviehole

Josh Hartnett reminds us why he was once of the most in-demand actors of our times, with a multi-faceted, complex and somewhat appropriately fraught turn. Atmospheric and well-performed

Feb 12, 2020

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Dominic Griffin

Spectrum Culture

A competent debut for a new filmmaker and a reminder how good a clearly forgotten actor still is? That's not so bad for a movie with this crummy a title.

Rated: 2.5/5.0

Jan 17, 2020

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Never had much of a sting.

Rated: C+

Jan 14, 2020

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Audience Member

Josh Hartnett's acting is always exceptional. Unfortunately= it isn't enough to carry the lack of script. It's a small town Appalachia? opioid movie. I am not from there nor do I care about pill poppers et al. If you are of that milieu it might be of more interest but I simply had a hard time caring about any of the people in the flick, so wasn't invested. I AM glad I watched it but won't keep it for my collection nor would ever watch again.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/04/25

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winston w

Spoiler alert - Movie about a drug dealing family by people who obviously have no idea how people who deal drugs operate. Characters who supposedly have been part of the drug trade for a long time act like they started the day before and have wild swings between being cold blooded killers and pools of emotional goo in the course of a few days. The catalyst being an OD of a random person after supposedly dealing for years comes off as ridiculous, as does the betrayal of one of the family in a ridiculous way, for no reason other than for shock value I guess. This would have been embarrassing as an afternoon special. Moral of the story - Drugs are bad.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

09/15/23

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Audience Member

Living in an area much like the one depicted in the movie, I truly appreciated the Director's attention to detail and his sensitivity to all the characters. Great performances and plot twists are delivered believably, and with respect to the characters. This film flows beautifully over strong undercurrents of family loyalty, heartache, and hope for a different future as opposed to the usual schlock and grit. It was well worth my time watching it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

They should had name the title Survival Of The Fittest! A ok movie but it doesn't provide much else story wise.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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Audience Member

Love it There's a LOT of tension, and the way they addressed the family issues+the family "business" was so touching Great cast too, perfect soundtrack,great characters developments. Just love it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/15/23

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Audience Member

I found the acting was really good quality in this film. However the story line was boring and I don't know why they bothered to make this film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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For siblings Kip and Josie, dealing opioids isn't just their family business -- it's their only means of survival. When a deal goes fatally wrong, Kip decides he wants out for good. But his attempt to escape his family's legacy soon ignites a powder keg of violence and betrayal, endangering Kip, Josie and their younger brother.

Director: Anthony Jerjen
Producer: Michel Merkt, Benito Mueller
Screenwriter: Andrew Crabtree
Distributor: Lionsgate Films
Production Co: Barry Films, Tycor International Film Company
Rating: R (Violence|Pervasive Language|Drug Content)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 10, 2020, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 10, 2020
Runtime: 1h 30m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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