Descendant(2003)
True Beauty Can Be Lethal...
Descendant Synopsis
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?
Descendant (2003) is a horror film directed by Kermit Christman, released on June 17, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Katherine Heigl, Jeremy London, Nick Stabile and Arie Verveen. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Kermit Christman
- Writers:
- Kermit Christman, William Katt, Del Tenney
- Producers:
- Kermit Christman, Joyce North
- Production:
- Mainline Releasing, Del Mar Productions
- Status:
- Released
Descendant Cast & Crew
Main cast
Katherine Heigl
as Ann Hedgerow / Emily Hedgerow
Jeremy London
as Ethan Poe / Frederick Usher
Nick Stabile
as Deputy John Burns
Arie Verveen
as Edgar Allan Poe
Eddy Kariti
as John
William Katt
as Dr. Tom Murray
Whitney Dylan
as Lisa
- Matt Farnsworth
Matt Farnsworth
as Keifer Hedgerow
Margot Hartman
as Margaret Usher
Cheryl Dent
as Camille Lane
Lissa Pallo
as Susan Smith
- Jodi Stevens
Jodi Stevens
as Rebecca Dodd
Key crew
Directed by Kermit Christman, written by Kermit Christman, William Katt and Del Tenney, produced by Kermit Christman and Joyce North.
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Descendant Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 12 ratings.
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Descendant – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Descendant online?
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Who stars in Descendant?
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The main cast of Descendant (2003) includes Katherine Heigl, Jeremy London, Nick Stabile, Arie Verveen and Eddy Kariti. The film was directed by Kermit Christman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Descendant released?
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Descendant was released on June 17, 2003 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Descendant worth watching?
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Descendant (2003) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.