Slow burning, unnerving intelligent horror!

Rating: 9/10 (9 October 2018)

I've been highly anticipated in seeing Hereditary for months and finally watched it this evening. No spoilers here but needless to say that it certainly didn't disappoint. Hereditary is a slow burner of a horror film that concentrates on the drama surrounding a family dealing with grief and psychological issues due to their families past. As the film progresses the tension increases thanks in part to the incredible throbbing and foreboding film score. A sense of dread permeates throughout the film even when nothing truly unsettling is happening. As we approach the final act the horror really becomes terrifying and the spine tingles begin. A couple of scenes are notably scary as hell! The narrative is superbly structured so that it keeps you guessing until the very end. Performances are all great but Toni Collette is quite simply breathtaking. She really did absorb and embody the role of the grieving Annie.
Ari Aster has crafted a brilliant family drama with chilling horror elements that I'll be very happy to revisit time and time again.