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Hereditary
2018 128 min United States of America, United Kingdom R 18+
★7.6
Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Director: Ari Aster
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Description
Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$44.07M
Worldwide:
$87.8M
Starring
Toni Collette
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Milly Shapiro
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Gabriel Byrne
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Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2019
— Most Frightened Performance
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Horror Film
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Actress
Key opinion
Hereditary is a highly polarized psychological horror film that excels in building an oppressive atmosphere and delivering a powerhouse performance from Toni Collette. While admirers praise its thematic depth and refusal to rely on cheap jump scares, detractors find its pacing sluggish and its final act narratively unsatisfying or nonsensical.
| Acting | Toni Collette delivers a visceral, commanding performance that anchors the family’s descent into psychological and supernatural breakdown. | |
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a masterclass in atmospheric tension, prioritizing a persistent sense of dread over traditional jump scares. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography and visual composition effectively heighten the sense of unease through meticulous framing and unsettling imagery. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the narrative structure are sharply divided; supporters appreciate the complex, slow-burn exploration of grief, while critics find the plot a tedious slog with a disjointed or unearned conclusion. | |
| Ending | The final act acts as a wedge among viewers, with some finding it a bold, chilling culmination and others dismissing it as a weak departure from the film's grounded psychological premise. |