I agree with the hype

Rating: 9/10 (8 June 2018)

I saw this at an advance screening because I'd been hearing so much praise about it and how frightening it was. It was somewhat reminiscent of "Rosemary's Baby," and for three or four days after I saw it little plot details finally slid into place in my head and it made the film even more disturbing. I think in order to really "get" this film it would mean going back and seeing it a second time.
There are some truly horrifying scenes in "Hereditary," and it progresses from a story about family grief into a manic nightmare; it also takes on a grim, almost depressing tone sometimes in its exploration of mental illness and dysfunctional family dynamics. There's a feeling of dread throughout the film that's hard to shake, very much like "The Babadook." Toni Collette again proves she's one of finest actresses around today and her performance in this is an incredible tour de force that should be taken seriously when awards season comes around. She's truly an amazing presence in this film, and some of her scenes are so emotionally charged that you can see her expressing one emotion on top of another. All the performances are excellent (especially Ann Dowd and Alex Wolff), but it's Collette that carries the film to it's finale.
Basically the message of the film seems to be when you grow up with a monster of a mother, the experience stays with you the rest of your life. Ari Aster's filmography seems to highlight family and mother-son themes, and it'll be interesting to see where he goes after "Hereditary." It's a brave attempt to create an intelligent, unique horror film, and for that alone I really enjoyed it.