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Hereditary

22 June 2018English2h 7m
DramaHorrorMysteryThriller
out of 10
Recommendedmost critics liked it
Monk Score · 8 scored reviews · 1 not rated

A nerve-shredding horror built on grief, with Collette at her very best.

Verdict tier Recommended, most critics liked it, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: Toni Collette's lead performance
  • Criticised: Falls short of true greatness

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User score 7.5 out of 10 from 2 ratings, not enough ratings for a verdict yet

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What critics from 9 publications are saying

Critical reception for Hereditary is largely positive, with reviewers praising it as a serious, intense horror film that operates effectively on both supernatural and family drama levels. Toni Collette's performance is singled out by multiple critics as exceptional, and director Ari Aster's deliberate, uncompromising approach is widely commended. The film's lasting sense of dread and its elevation of the horror genre are recurring points of praise. A handful of critics note it stops short of true greatness or may not satisfy all audiences, but outright criticism is minimal.

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Critic reviews (9)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. Top critic

    Film Companion

    Film review ·

    Director Ari Aster's masterful slow burn horror film starring Toni Collette and more works at two levels – familial and supernatural

  2. Top critic

    IBNLive

    Film review ·

    Hereditary is ultimately a satisfying horror movie that falls short of true greatness, even as its leading lady delivers a level of acting rarely witnessed in the genre.

  4. Deccan Chronicle

    Film review ·

    'Hereditary' is ultimately a riveting and spiraling film which showcases what the genre is capable of when it's taken seriously by a talented director. This is an exceptional piece of film that pulls all the right stops to frighten the audience, leaving a lasting impression on your mind.

  5. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    ...it isn't a watered down crowd-pleaser, it's an aggressively strange experience that wants to be the best version of itself for the few who will appreciate it.

  6. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    If you are looking to truly and completely get scared, 'Hereditary' will ensure that happens in the best and most unexpected way possible.

  7. Mid-Day

    Film review ·

    What you experience is an intense family psychodrama with the largely concealed emotional torment roiling it all up to a bitter harvest

  8. Sify

    Film review ·

    Overall, the film, despite its crazy supernatural and classically mythological streak satisfies you as an intense family drama.

  9. The Hindu

    Film review ·

    Think of the scariest thing that has happened to you, whether it's rightfully paranormal or something spooky. Multiply that by about a million times and you'll know the visceral dread that Hereditary leaves you with long after the credits roll.

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