Hereditary is perhaps the Exorcist for a new generation. Intelligent and pervasive!

Rating: 10/10 (21 June 2018)

Hereditary does not rely on gimmick horror. Instead it borders an the uncomfortable treading of a high tension piano wire, tightening as it is to breaking point. It starts slowly, almost dragging, but not quite due to the engaging encounters of the principal cast. It is not a gratuitous essay in jump scares, or saturated with traditional horror cues and yet seems familiar.
The familiarity comes from the disturbing elevation, of at times subliminal soundtrack that crescendos and releases just prior to scathing events that are truly harrowing.
The story line is both seemingly benign and innocuous at first but progresses to uncomfortable and eventual tortuous.
No spoilers because the film draws you in several directions and twists initial perceptions onto their heads as you journey with the claustrophobic assault.
Its not perfect by any means but it is sinister and harrowing and ensures you are squirming.
I found IT, the much celebrated horror remake to be tame and funny, I enjoyed the tension of GET OUT but thought it lacked a true psychological edge, but Hereditary truly was a celebration of ALL things good with well crafted horror. It will shock, and make you tense until the credits roll. Recommended.