Review of Hereditary (2018) by Bythewaybtw — 12 Aug 2018

I'm guessing I detested this movie for most of the reasons deranged people out there have been giving it thumbs up.

I like to think I have pretty solid taste in horror flicks: Alien, The Thing, Evil Dead 2, Nosferatu, It Follows - give me solid characters, solid lines, solid thrills and intrigue and direction and leave me saying "Holy SH*T that was some well-executed fun." So when people were cumming themselves left and right about this movie, I naturally had to see what was up.

Here's the deal: If you're looking for an equally fun and innovative (because, hey- it's gotten GREAT reviews) thrill ride of a horror flick along the lines of the classics and/or new classics, THIS IS NOT IT. If, instead, you're looking for a severely f-ed up, enjoyment-depleting, WTF-inducing nightmare, knock yourself out. Just promise me you won't have kids.

I had high hopes, and there were some good moments with some solid promise. And then the first WTF thing happened and everything was simply terrible and depressing.

I give it a 5 because the acting and atmosphere (two things that certainly matter) were spot on, but -10 for the story and characters and for sending me home feeling disgusted with a terrible taste in my mouth.