The Bequeathed teaser: Lee Byung-hun, Kim Hyun-joo starrer is a bloody family drama

The Bequeathed, the much-anticipated directorial debut of Min Ho Nam, a former assistant director on the renowned film Train to Busan by Yeon Sang Ho, revealed its teaser trailer on December 21, 2023. The series announced its official release date, promising a spine-chilling narrative set to captivate audiences when it streams on Netflix starting January 19, 2024.

Who will star in The Bequeathed?

Led by a stellar cast, The Bequeathed boasts Kim Hyun Joo as Yoon Seo Ha, navigating a nightmarish inheritance, alongside Ryu Kyung Soo portraying her uneasy half-brother, Kim Young Ho. Park Hee Soon takes on the role of senior police officer Choi Seong Jun, with Park Byung Eun joining the investigative fray as officer Park Sang Min.

The Bequeathed trailer introduces a spine-chilling plot

The teaser swiftly introduces the spine-chilling plot, tracing Yoon Seo Ha's descent into a nightmarish inheritance—an ominous burial ground bequeathed by her late uncle. Her journey takes a harrowing turn when confronted by an unsettling encounter with her half-brother, Kim Young Ho, demanding his share with brutal intensity.

Offering glimpses into a world fraught with blood, gore, and inexplicable deaths, the teaser teases viewers with rituals, hooded figures, and ominous investigations by officers Choi Seong Jun and Park Sang Min. The narrative unfolds amidst an increasing grip of danger on a community rattled by unnerving, unnatural deaths.

All we need to know about The Bequeathed

Under the guidance of Yeon Sang Ho, known for his mastery in crafting compelling narratives of zombies and hellish creatures, The Bequeathed is expected to inherit some of his supernatural storytelling. Penned by director Min Ho Nam, Hwang Eun Young, and Yeon himself, the series pledges a riveting, visceral experience, promising a gory and relentless journey into the darkness.