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After their reclusive grandmother passes away, the Graham family tries to escape the dark fate they've inherited.
Critic Consensus
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.
8 rated reviews · 8 positive
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Updated“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.”Read full review ↗
“Director Ari Aster's masterful slow burn horror film starring Toni Collette and more works at two levels – familial and supernatural”Read full 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.”Read full 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.”Read full review ↗
“If you are looking to truly and completely get scared, 'Hereditary' will ensure that happens in the best and most unexpected way possible.”Read full review ↗
“Overall, the film, despite its crazy supernatural and classically mythological streak satisfies you as an intense family drama.”Read full review ↗
“What you experience is an intense family psychodrama with the largely concealed emotional torment roiling it all up to a bitter harvest”Read full 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.”Read full review ↗
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Toni Collette · Annie Graham
- Alex Wolff · Peter Graham
- Gabriel Byrne · Steve Graham
- Milly Shapiro · Charlie Graham
- Ann Dowd · Joan
- Ari Aster
- Lars Knudsen
- Buddy Patrick
- Colin Stetson
- Jennifer Lame
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Details
- Release Date
- 22 June 2018
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Language
- English
User Ratings & Reviews
2 ratings · 0 with a written review
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