Review of Hereditary (2018) by Andreas M — 08 Jun 2018
In this new wave of horror, a lot of films are really great, but aren't that "scary." Hereditary, however, is absolutely horrifying. This movie is a lesson in the art of the buildup. Tension is key, and the film is excellent at leaving you a trail of breadcrumbs that takes you along on a journey you never fully understand until it's too late.
It's also one of the most unsettling films ever made, not for the faint of heart. Moving at a pace similar to more classic horror (Rosemary's Baby, The Exorcist, etc) the film leaves space for the scares to really settle in.
Hereditary also boasts some of the most remarkable acting in a horror film (Toni Collete needs at least an Oscar nom for her performance), as well as some of the most clever cinematography I've ever seen.
I say this a lot, but Hereditary isn't simply one of the best new horror movies to be released, it's one of the best horror films ever.
This review of Hereditary (2018) was written by Andreas M on 08 Jun 2018.
Hereditary has generally received positive reviews.
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