Descendant (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2003, Descendant is a horror film directed by Kermit Christman, running about 86 minutes. “True Beauty Can Be Lethal...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As Ann Hedgerow - an indirect descendant of Edgar Allen Poe - begins to explore her family's past, she meets novelist Ethan Poe. Ethan, also a distant descendant of Poe, is tormented by visions of his famous ancestor. When Ann and Ethan begin a romance, the dark - and deadly - secrets of Poe's legacy emerge... will Poe's stories inspire a real-life horror-tragedy?
Who’s in it. Descendant stars Katherine Heigl as Ann Hedgerow / Emily Hedgerow, Jeremy London as Ethan Poe / Frederick Usher, Nick Stabile as Deputy John Burns and Arie Verveen as Edgar Allan Poe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Descendant has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Descendant page.
If you liked it. Fans of Descendant tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Descendant (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Descendant change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Descendant worth watching?
- Descendant holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Descendant?
- Descendant stars Katherine Heigl, Jeremy London, Nick Stabile, Arie Verveen and Eddy Kariti.
- When was Descendant released?
- Descendant was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.