A well crafted horror movie

Rating: 7/10 (21 March 2020)

Hereditary is not entirely original. It takes inspiration from a lot of horror classics. But that's exactly why it works. It doesn't break the usual stereotypes of the genre, but gives them a new touch with a bit of originality and cleverness. With the visually stunning lightning the movie successfully presents its inner tone and with the cliches of the genre it keeps the form that so many viewers are seeking and enjoying. The performances are good and with the help of clever editing tricks the film becomes incredibly atmospheric. If you expect an entirely new set of plot elements that you've never seen before don't watch it. But if you like craftsmanship in the horror genre and enjoy rearangments that manage to hit home then go straight ahead and see it.