Review of Hereditary (2018) by Chris S — 14 Jun 2018
A film that the critics nailed. A24 busts out another gem, as this movie slowly intensifies to the point where I am still thinking about it, a week after seeing it. The film hits a pivotal mark within the first half-hour, and only builds on the tension from there.
This is not Hollywood horror, there are no wasted jump scares, it is simply the perfect horror film. Hereditary is the definition of "slow burn", but where most slow burns wait until the end to deliver chills, Hereditary delivers throughout.
It is a combination of psychological, occult, and witchcraft, with a few tip of the caps to 70's-style horror, combined with modern ominous cinematography. A true gem well ahead of its time. A24 is turning out spectacular films, and if this is the future of horror, count me in!
This review of Hereditary (2018) was written by Chris S on 14 Jun 2018.
Hereditary has generally received positive reviews.
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