A ride you aren't likely to forget... unless... well...

Rating: 9/10 (6 July 2018)

Hereditary is no doubt an instant cult classic. The performances were 100% on point with the material. The mood of this film is unrelenting, uncomfortable, unforgiving and unapologetic, which most refreshing considering how much audience pandering is typical in movies. Thematically, it is very similar to The Witch with the same dark and despairing undertones, but also with occasional humorous visualizations reminiscent of The Visit or Get Out (sans hipster connotations). Whether the humor was intentional or not was unclear, but not disruptive. Hereditary is a disturbing visual and emotional cruise that asks the audience to simply sit back and um... enjoy the ride. If you can do that, then you will appreciate Hereditary's dramatic capability. If you're seeking another banal ghost horror movie, look elsewhere.