Review of Hereditary (2018) by Treestand — 26 Sep 2019

Hereditary is a traumatic experience. It's great. As a lifelong horror fan who rarely enjoys horror films, Hereditary was able to do what I thought horror films no longer could, horrify me. Yeh, there are plenty of films that can make me jump, or creepy orchestral groans that will get my hair raised, but these effects aren't the result of legitimate horror so much as being conned by a well tuned parlor trick.

Hereditary is different. First of all, it is a great film. The direction, cinematography, sound design and acting are all stellar throughout. Many of the film's stand out moments are in its quietest, least menacing scenes.

But those aren't the scenes that will stick with you. Hereditary isn't just a popcorn jump scare flick. It will chill you to your bone, haunt your dreams, and lay dormant as a menacing memory months or years after viewing it.

Also, Toni Collette was born for this role, and it's worth watching for her scream-acting alone. Hereditary is an instant classic in the realm of 'higher horror'. Hereditary is a masterwork of the genre that brings back hope for weird heady entertainment that will haunt you for a lifetime.

Enjoy, and prepare to get **** up in the best ways possible.