A true Horror Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (11 September 2018)

I went into Hereditary with my guard firmly up. It has to be to be one of the most hyped horror films of recent years and when expectations are raised it is almost inevitable that disappointment will follow.
For once the hype is justified. Hereditary is a flat out Masterpiece.
Not since watching The Shining on the big screen many decades ago have I been so mesmerized. Hereditary has been compared to the equally classic The Exorcist but I would go as far as to say it's an even better film than that classic. Not that it's a competition of course! Just an indicator of how good this film is.
The direction and cinematography is superb. Ari Aster has come out of the gates with one of the most impressive debuts imaginable. The sense of dread he creates from the first frame to the last is palpable.
What truly sets this apart from the vast majority of horror films is the level of performance. Every cast member is brilliant but Toni Collete should win every award going. I can't imagine seeing a better performance in 2018 by any actor and will surely be looked back upon as one of the iconic roles of the genre.
If you like proper adult horror that demands your full attention you simply have to watch it. Not only the best horror of the year but the best film of the year.
10/10