Review of Hereditary (2018) by Warrior777 — 16 Jun 2018

There are a couple of veteran actors in this film. Their performance is not sub-par. At first glance, the story seems to be inexorably intriguing. Occasionally, a movie is created, and there is a stark absence of any redeeming qualities.

"Hereditary" falls into this category. Some classic horror films contain some sort of message of hope or light, but not so with this one. It is a hostile, harrowing, disturbing black hole. I still feel ambivalent about even posting this review.

There is trepidation that this may actually encourage someone to go out and see the film. I would urge you not to see it at all, because it is relentlessly dark. It is very emotionally draining to watch.

There is no excitement. There is no hope in it. There is only blackness. In particular, if you are a believer, don't waste your time on this film. The pervasive feeling of evil crawls into your skin and refuses to leave.

Hollywood has decent material that comes out of it from time to time, but "Hereditary" is purely and strictly obscene. If you have kids, it is not appropriate at all. Take your family to see "Ferdinand" instead.

I am not condemning horror films in general. These observations apply specifically to "Hereditary." Don't watch it.