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beebo42Jun 8, 2018

Overrated. There are a few disturbing scenes but they take a LONG time coming with a whole lot of not much in between. It's a fairly long movie and could easily have been edited down 45 minutes without losing anything. I'm done listening toOverrated. There are a few disturbing scenes but they take a LONG time coming with a whole lot of not much in between. It's a fairly long movie and could easily have been edited down 45 minutes without losing anything. I'm done listening to critics about scary movies, apparently they scare too easily.… Expand

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saltypolfroJun 25, 2018

REALLY overrated. Slow as bloody molasses with a very unsatisfying payoff at the end. Biggest problem for me was not identifying with any of the family members. Toni Collette's a fine actress but playing a very unlikable character, I found itREALLY overrated. Slow as bloody molasses with a very unsatisfying payoff at the end. Biggest problem for me was not identifying with any of the family members. Toni Collette's a fine actress but playing a very unlikable character, I found it hard to care about her, and the same for her stoned loser son, who by all rights should have had the story told through his eyes--if they weren't so bloodshot. I found The Witch, A Quiet Place, and even Monster with Jennifer Lawrence far creepier than this.… Expand

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dr_heartlessJun 8, 2018

What a huge letdown. This movie is a dull, watered down Rosemary's Baby. It tells you exactly what it's about in the first 10 minutes, so it kills any surprise or mystery. The charters are flat, lifeless so never cared about anyone or whatWhat a huge letdown. This movie is a dull, watered down Rosemary's Baby. It tells you exactly what it's about in the first 10 minutes, so it kills any surprise or mystery. The charters are flat, lifeless so never cared about anyone or what happens to them. I did like the little girl's click noise and the gross toys she made. I got a replica of one at my screening, so that was cool. By the end, everyone in my screening was laughing at how goofy the movie had become. Skip this, see a Quiet Place.… Expand

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saldro1Jul 25, 2019

I'm quite an horror movie fan. So I'm not used to over criticize the productions of a genre seldom really good, but often quite enjoyable.
That's not the case. Good production, solid actors, but really a total nonsense. Is not scary at all,I'm quite an horror movie fan. So I'm not used to over criticize the productions of a genre seldom really good, but often quite enjoyable.
That's not the case. Good production, solid actors, but really a total nonsense. Is not scary at all, it's too long, too slow. Maybe there are ambitions of something more of "just" an horror movie but is a total failure to me. Movies like "It Follows" or "The Babadook" are, in quite the same mood, incomparably superior.… Expand

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OdinMovieBlogMar 5, 2019

This has to be one of the most pretentious films I have ever seen with the only thing special about it being that it is a horror film. everything feels like it is done for the sake of doing it and not to actually serve a purpose even thoughThis has to be one of the most pretentious films I have ever seen with the only thing special about it being that it is a horror film. everything feels like it is done for the sake of doing it and not to actually serve a purpose even though the acting is quite good. It should be no surprise that many pretentious critics would put this as one of their favorite movies of the year. if you're looking to be creeped out for no good damn reason this is the film for you. C-… Expand

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imthenoobAug 29, 2018

I definitely grew on this movie over time. I don't think it's perfect by any means but I think the cast does a great job and it's the kind of movie that really makes you think and makes you want to dive deeper into the story. I appreciateI definitely grew on this movie over time. I don't think it's perfect by any means but I think the cast does a great job and it's the kind of movie that really makes you think and makes you want to dive deeper into the story. I appreciate Hereditary a lot more now than I did when I first watched it.… Expand

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dherridgeApr 2, 2019

This movie was a top hit on Amazon Prime for scary movies. Watching this movie I expected the normal scary movie plot but man was I wrong. The beginning seemed quite normal to me but soon after everything turned around. Some very disturbingThis movie was a top hit on Amazon Prime for scary movies. Watching this movie I expected the normal scary movie plot but man was I wrong. The beginning seemed quite normal to me but soon after everything turned around. Some very disturbing scenes occur but never do they have a smooth transition. I felt like I waited with a whole lot of nothing between each big scene. For being a scary movie I'd say its more of a very messed up movie that leaves the viewer on edge and continues to get more and more confusing.… Expand

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jdw5aJun 13, 2018

Ari Aster's feature film debut, and it shows. It's a collection of piecemeal homages to other better horror films. Far too many elements are introduced and never followed through to completion. Possibly scary if you've never seen a horrorAri Aster's feature film debut, and it shows. It's a collection of piecemeal homages to other better horror films. Far too many elements are introduced and never followed through to completion. Possibly scary if you've never seen a horror film before. If you have, you'll find almost every attempted scare predictable. (All but two scary scenes are already featured in the trailers.)… Expand

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DefinitelyMaybJul 1, 2018

I think its a well crafted film and certainly the first half of the film was on par with some of the best drama/horror films - such as the J Horror variety and early 80s. However, as notedd by many people, this film is rather cliche by theI think its a well crafted film and certainly the first half of the film was on par with some of the best drama/horror films - such as the J Horror variety and early 80s. However, as notedd by many people, this film is rather cliche by the end and if you've seen Rosemary's Baby, you've bascially seen this film and its logical conclusion. At worst, Ari Aster is just borrowing from a variety of great horror films and trying to mash it into a messy plot that just doesn't add up.

Aside from some superb acting with the cast, and an eerily soundtrack which is akin to some of the haunting sounds by Johnny Greenwood, the film is borderline meandering and the characters never built up enough relationship for the audience to actually care about their peril. In fact, the majority of characters spend so much time outside their house and in daylight that you almost forget this is a horror film. It's a shame because I loved the Witch, the Babadook and It follows (and also It comes at night), but this was the one where I felt the film didn't serve its story and theme. Overall if you are looking for an eery atmospheric film (without much jump scares) and a relative semblance of a plot, Hereditary is decent enough for a watch - however, I doubt it will stick in your mind for long.… Expand

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DOHmetacritic10Jun 9, 2018

Nope. the concerns about hype are real. That, and you've seen all of this before. Many, many times.

It's not that this is a bad movie, it's just not anything like the stellar effort we were told to expect. When you watch this you're going toNope. the concerns about hype are real. That, and you've seen all of this before. Many, many times.

It's not that this is a bad movie, it's just not anything like the stellar effort we were told to expect. When you watch this you're going to see things you've seen numerous times in other movies, going all the way back to Jacob's Ladder. There are moments that disturb and a couple of jump scares. The audience I saw the movie with were talking among themselves and it was a universal "Meh". Absent the promotional effort this could have gone straight to video. Toni Collette is the only reason to pay full price, and that's a statement about her performance and it's greatness. Maybe a matinee. Or you could just revisit The Conjuring and experience a much better movie, that provides much more powerful scares.… Expand

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GinaKJun 12, 2018

If you are a connoisseur of horror films, don’t believe the hype about this one. It is okay, occasionally very good, but generally derivative and inconsistent. This is not “The Silence of the Lambs” or “The Haunting of Hill House” or “TheIf you are a connoisseur of horror films, don’t believe the hype about this one. It is okay, occasionally very good, but generally derivative and inconsistent. This is not “The Silence of the Lambs” or “The Haunting of Hill House” or “The Exorcist,” movies that I would be perfectly happy to be stuck on a desert island with permanently. There are some very good moments, but also a lot of derivative and borderline incompetent ones. I would definitely go to see this director’s next film, but if you go to this one with reasonable expectations, you will enjoy it more.… Expand

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animereJan 21, 2019

An ok movie with a conveluted plot. A movie that doesn't make sense unless you read the reasonings behind it afterwards. To many subtle hints that make no logical sense as you watch it. Combine that with over the top acting by Toni Colette.

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shockingambroseJun 12, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was expecting much more from this movie given the gushing reviews. I thought there would be a fresh take on the genre, something to think about - like what Get Out accomplished last year. But it turned out to be just a variation on Rosemary's Baby. And I didn't find it scary at all. Maybe that's because the idea of a devil holds no currency for me. You have to buy into Christianity's notion of the existence of a devil for this film to have an y power. Having said that, the director made some good choices in his attempt to foster a dark atmosphere. The art direction was terrific and poor Toni Collette did a great job looking agonizingly scared most of the time. Bottom line: I'd say skip it unless you really believe in Lucifer.… Expand

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dchipps1945Jun 10, 2018

Your take on this movie will probably depend on what you expect to get from a horror movie; meaning, if you want shocks and gravity-defying acts by people affected by supernatural forces, this is for you. If you want a scary-but-logical storyYour take on this movie will probably depend on what you expect to get from a horror movie; meaning, if you want shocks and gravity-defying acts by people affected by supernatural forces, this is for you. If you want a scary-but-logical story you can follow from beginning to end, it's not.

For me, the peril in the best horror films is fairly easy to explain: The girl is possessed and the exorcist is going to try to save her. The hotel is haunted, the father is under its spell, and he is threatening his wife and son. I couldn't figure out what the main peril was in this one until literally the last minute of the film, when it was explained to me, and still didn't add up.

I don't agree that the performances were fantastic. Every scene seemed to have a silent "dun-dun-DUN!" sound effect at the end, and with everything so overwrought, I just didn't see a lot of emotional range or transformation going on:

Mom: Manic, freaked out
Dad: Detached, uncomprehending
Son: Dazed, terrified
Daughter: Creepy, man! Just CREEEEEPY!
Mom's friend: Superficially caring, but obviously EVIL

We've seen these characters before.

I was obviously disappointed. I went in hoping for a great horror film, and experienced a film that loads up on common horror elements and practically screams at the audience, instead of the other way around.… Expand

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pnoyfilmtvadikJul 3, 2018

I get it. This movie makes you want to understand it. It's very very intriguing. The director gets all the credit because of it. But, I can not for the life of me give it a 7 because first and foremost it should entertain but it didn't. It isI get it. This movie makes you want to understand it. It's very very intriguing. The director gets all the credit because of it. But, I can not for the life of me give it a 7 because first and foremost it should entertain but it didn't. It is suspenseful but is it scary enough? No. You can afford to wait for it on HBO if you really want to watch it.… Expand

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Blackstag1710Nov 19, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I read a lot of the favorable reviews for Hereditary, so I went into watching it with quite a few expectations.

However, I sadly have to say that it failed miserably at being what it promised to be: a great horror movie.

The movie begins slow, and really only picks up pace in the last 20 minutes or so (which is not necessarily a bad thing). However, the movie puts into place so many pieces that ultimately don't come into play, or are at least redundant, that I got the impression that the movie aspires to be more than it actually is, and thus fails in the grand scheme of things that make a horror movie scary.

I've read reviews for this movie that said that they couldn't sleep for weeks after watching it, that the movie gave them a lingering feel of dread etc., you know the drill. Reading this stuff really makes me wonder whether I'm too jaded after watching one too many horror movies, since there was no sense of dread, at all, and there was only one scary scene, and that's already being generous.

So, to conclude, it's not like Hereditary is the worst movie I've ever seen, far from it, it's well acted, has a nice sound design, great production value, but it's just not a horror flick. I don't even know what it's really supposed to be, maybe a drama with supernatural influence, but it certainly isn't scary, and it's a shame, since the background and world sound quite interesting, but ultimately fail to deliver.… Expand

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TVJerryJun 15, 2018

Another over-hyped horror flick. Toni Collette goes all out as the mother who's plagued by ghastly, ghostly goings on. She and her family deal with a bunch of mysterious events, but most of it isn't scary. There's lots of atmosphere and buildAnother over-hyped horror flick. Toni Collette goes all out as the mother who's plagued by ghastly, ghostly goings on. She and her family deal with a bunch of mysterious events, but most of it isn't scary. There's lots of atmosphere and build up, but the small frights aren't especially alarming or original. The cast does a good job of responding to the eerie events, which helps make the movie more interesting. Even though it has a creepy ghost story vibe, the build up is slow and the payoff isn't worth it.… Expand

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preciouskikiJun 17, 2018

Three movie-loving friends went to see HEREDITARY last night: one a fan of all kinds of horror movies, and the other two fans of movies like "Rosemary's Baby" and other non-gory "chillers." Our universal reaction: Meh. It wasn't overly goryThree movie-loving friends went to see HEREDITARY last night: one a fan of all kinds of horror movies, and the other two fans of movies like "Rosemary's Baby" and other non-gory "chillers." Our universal reaction: Meh. It wasn't overly gory as two of us had feared. But it also wasn't as psychologically chilling as all three of us had expected, based on all the rave reviews. For example, the horror-movie-devotee in our trio began muttering "Boring" about 30 minutes into it, but I held out hope that eventually it would kick in and all the rapturous reviewers would be vindicated. On the plus side: Good performances, great Craftsman-style house to admire, and some nice depth of character. On the negative side: The ending was just so-so, and it borrowed heavily from the aforementioned "Rosemary's Baby," which is a truly good movie.… Expand

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TryASummersaultJun 17, 2018

A24 strikes again with an overrated and overhyped scattered film that really isn't even horror, but a well shot drama/thriller full of visual build up without a cohesive pay off. Speaking of pay offs you really have to wonder if these criticsA24 strikes again with an overrated and overhyped scattered film that really isn't even horror, but a well shot drama/thriller full of visual build up without a cohesive pay off. Speaking of pay offs you really have to wonder if these critics are because the rave reviews they constantly give these A24 " HORROR" films are banal and insane. While there are interesting aspects strewn throughout with some intriguing grim subject matter, it meanders into a very dark disjointed story that goes into a very depressingly stupid realm much like 2016's The Witch. If A24 didn't constantly scam people advertising this as a full on horror film with a decent trailer with some horror cliche visuals, and then release a dragged on dark drama, maybe people wouldn't be outraged at them. I for one will never pay for another one of their films since The witch and i advise others not to do so. If you do, you are being swindled.… Expand

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tchallJul 2, 2018

There are so many positive reviews on this move and I just don't understand why. It is not the least bit scary. My wife, who does not appreciate scary movies at all...because she doesn't like to get scared, was bored. I don't think it'sThere are so many positive reviews on this move and I just don't understand why. It is not the least bit scary. My wife, who does not appreciate scary movies at all...because she doesn't like to get scared, was bored. I don't think it's worth the money. Wait until it arrives on Netflix.… Expand

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seeaenJul 21, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I went into this one with high expectations, buying into the hype and comparisons to "The Exorcist". I really wanted to like it. The trailers made it look so much better than it actually was. I've seen this before - showing the best moments of a movie in the trailer. I bought into it this time. It's a shame because I really like scary movies, even if they really don't scare me that much. Movies like 'Sinister', which I left feeling a little unsettled are what I look for in a horror film.

It was too long - they could have cut at least 15 minutes off the running time and it would have been a more interesting movie. It took too long to get to the point - I found myself nodding off at times. The acting was sophomoric for the most part - surprising considering there were some recognizable actors involved. At the screening I went to it elicited laughter at certain points when, I'm quite sure the scene (a seance) was meant to bring forth surprise and fear.

There was really only one moment where this film took me by surprise. It involved a car traveling at high speed, a person's head out the window and a wooden telephone pole. There was some interesting violence - not that I go to these movies for the violence - a little creepyness is what I'm looking for. By the time they got to it I had pretty much tuned out.

Too long, not scary or creepy, sub-par acting and writing, and comedy when there shouldn't have been, adds up to...... a 'just wait for it to come out on video' offering, or better yet, skip it, and watch "The Exorcist" again. You'll be much more entertained.… Expand

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AxeTJun 17, 2018

High marks for steady consistent truly scary and disturbing sustained tone of dread. Low marks for blatant ripoff of "The Shining" in mood and style and "Rosemary's Baby" regarding concept/story, with heavy helpings of "The Exorcist" andHigh marks for steady consistent truly scary and disturbing sustained tone of dread. Low marks for blatant ripoff of "The Shining" in mood and style and "Rosemary's Baby" regarding concept/story, with heavy helpings of "The Exorcist" and "The Sixth Sense". Those are all classics but this will not be as some in the jackass critics herd foolishly and incompetently promote, because as with nearly all horror movies of the present era there is an over reliance on way too easy supernatural nonsense in sacrifice of superior story craft.… Expand

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drambuie_Aug 10, 2018

To be honest it was really boring and there were a lot of pieces missing until a little bit of action began. There were some really intense and scary scenes, but the storytelling was bad , I couldnt follow the story a lot and the ending leftTo be honest it was really boring and there were a lot of pieces missing until a little bit of action began. There were some really intense and scary scenes, but the storytelling was bad , I couldnt follow the story a lot and the ending left me confused and not impressed at all. Doesnt worth that big of a score… Expand

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Rebecca31Jun 20, 2018

I had such high hopes and Hereditary didn’t even come close. It does a good job reminding you of The Exorcist and Rosemary’s Baby, yet I also couldn’t help but be reminded of The Babadook and The Witch. These are just two examples of filmsI had such high hopes and Hereditary didn’t even come close. It does a good job reminding you of The Exorcist and Rosemary’s Baby, yet I also couldn’t help but be reminded of The Babadook and The Witch. These are just two examples of films the critics did not shut up about for months. I went to see both due to the hype and was left disappointed. Hereditary comes along promising much of the same, I can’t help but get caught up in the hype. I’ve heard the hysteria, I’m prepared, I settle down ready to be terrified and instead I was bored and waiting for the credits to roll so I could finally leave. Oh sure they can compare it to The Exorcist and Rosemary’s Baby all they like, put it on all the posters if you want but it doesn’t make it The Exorcist or Rosemary’s Baby. Maybe I missed something, but for me Hereditary was only mildly better than your average horror movie.

After the death of her mother, Annie (Toni Collette) and her family begin to unravel cryptic and increasingly terrifying secrets about their ancestry. Despite a promising start Hereditary falls into the trap about half way through where it completely lost me, the plot became ridiculous and instead of getting scared I was losing interest. The first half was filled to the brim with atmosphere, so tense and gripping I thought we were on to a winner here. Hereditary puts the effort in to build the tension and create a foreboding atmosphere. Wonderfully shot, the cinematography is simply amazing. Many of the scenes give the sensation of looking at a miniature view of the set, an impressive amount of attention to detail, such a shame the rest of the film didn’t live up to this standard. It’s got some shocking scenes that will disturb you alright, and will no doubt stay in your mind well after the film has ended. Toni Collette is excellent. Her performance is carrying the film, yet the plot doesn’t offer much else, the hammy acting throws you out of the suspenseful horror movie and into over the top and generally trying to suss out whether it’s okay to laugh or not. I wasn’t the only one trying to stifle laughter on more than one occasion and I’m sure I won’t be the last. First time director Ari Aster hasn’t exactly given us a flop, it’s well directed for one thing and I hope his next film works out a little better.

You all know I love horror films so you can believe me when I say Hereditary does not live up to the hype it promises. You’ve seen similar ideas done before only better. Not recommended unless you just love seeing some disturbing cinema in that case enjoy. And don’t forget to scare your fellow movie goers with a tongue click AFTER the film has ended, NOT during a quiet and suspenseful moment.… Expand

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duddy5698Jul 23, 2018

The Positive:
Acting
Script

The Negative:
Dumb twist
Disgusting
Not scary
Disturbing(in a bad way)

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moviecritic68Jun 27, 2018

What ever became of horror screenplay that scares the bajeeses out of you like the Exorcist or some old Vincent Price thrillers like the Haunted House or even Tourist Trap. This was just some old hum-hum crap with a few good special effects.What ever became of horror screenplay that scares the bajeeses out of you like the Exorcist or some old Vincent Price thrillers like the Haunted House or even Tourist Trap. This was just some old hum-hum crap with a few good special effects. A "5" rating was more than generous in my estimation… Expand

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bythewaybtwAug 13, 2018

I'm guessing I detested this movie for most of the reasons deranged people out there have been giving it thumbs up.

I like to think I have pretty solid taste in horror flicks: Alien, The Thing, Evil Dead 2, Nosferatu, It Follows - give meI'm guessing I detested this movie for most of the reasons deranged people out there have been giving it thumbs up.

I like to think I have pretty solid taste in horror flicks: Alien, The Thing, Evil Dead 2, Nosferatu, It Follows - give me solid characters, solid lines, solid thrills and intrigue and direction and leave me saying "Holy SH*T that was some well-executed fun." So when people were cumming themselves left and right about this movie, I naturally had to see what was up.

Here's the deal: If you're looking for an equally fun and innovative (because, hey- it's gotten GREAT reviews) thrill ride of a horror flick along the lines of the classics and/or new classics, THIS IS NOT IT. If, instead, you're looking for a severely f-ed up, enjoyment-depleting, WTF-inducing nightmare, knock yourself out. Just promise me you won't have kids.

I had high hopes, and there were some good moments with some solid promise. And then the first WTF thing happened and everything was simply terrible and depressing.

I give it a 5 because the acting and atmosphere (two things that certainly matter) were spot on, but -10 for the story and characters and for sending me home feeling disgusted with a terrible taste in my mouth.… Expand

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scoleyJun 14, 2018

This film should be called Overrated.It is far to long instead of building tension it just get boring 3 or 4 good momments in the whole film in the end people were just laughing in the cinema,Not worth a score of 87 I would say 60 would beThis film should be called Overrated.It is far to long instead of building tension it just get boring 3 or 4 good momments in the whole film in the end people were just laughing in the cinema,Not worth a score of 87 I would say 60 would be fair score and would not get people to over excited about going to see this film leading to disappointment.… Expand

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zmgalen2000Jun 27, 2018

Though mystifying and intriguing at times, the movie, due to its convolution, slow progression, and ambiguity deters from the from its potential. The unnamed/unidentified characters at critical scenes make the deeper meanings difficult toThough mystifying and intriguing at times, the movie, due to its convolution, slow progression, and ambiguity deters from the from its potential. The unnamed/unidentified characters at critical scenes make the deeper meanings difficult to process, while other scenes did not match the film's premise nor preconceived horror feel.… Expand

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d0vla11Jun 24, 2018

All the critics saying it is one of the best out there, meh.
The plot was messy, the ending was absolute **** seems like the movie was cut at the 70%.
I can't say the acting was bad, the whole family in the movie did great. Also theAll the critics saying it is one of the best out there, meh.
The plot was messy, the ending was absolute **** seems like the movie was cut at the 70%.

I can't say the acting was bad, the whole family in the movie did great. Also the atmosphere was really good, but the bad storytelling and the ending ruined it all.… Expand

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redfrostJun 8, 2018

Just watched the movie. It's a good movie, fantastic acting. However, keep your eyes on the User Score. That is all I can say now.

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pankajbhagAug 28, 2018

Not so good to be honest! Can't even hold a candle to The Conjuring series. And the ending was a true disappointment!

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Dragonfly44Dec 10, 2018

A good story that has one good and extremely shocking moment that just makes you sit there for a minute and ponder, “Wait, did that actually happen?” Unfortunately, for the rest of the movie you’d only be asking that because what happensA good story that has one good and extremely shocking moment that just makes you sit there for a minute and ponder, “Wait, did that actually happen?” Unfortunately, for the rest of the movie you’d only be asking that because what happens feels kinda dumb. 68%… Expand

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gasodutoJun 24, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think the movie loses its essence in the third act, by trying to overexplain the plot and mythology and by focusing more on narrative than on the utter agonizing atmosphere it was building. The frustration caused by that ending is just amplified by the fact that everything was being done so amazingly well.… Expand

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jb1296Jun 22, 2018

Hereditary is a film which is very well acted and a great performance from Toni Collette and the other members of the cast. However, I think the reviews comparing this to The Exorcist harm this film because this isn't a new generationHereditary is a film which is very well acted and a great performance from Toni Collette and the other members of the cast. However, I think the reviews comparing this to The Exorcist harm this film because this isn't a new generation Exorcist. I think the best way to describe this film is that it takes an art-house approach to horror. This film is good but not as good as people make out, I think it fails in some aspects like the writing. However, I would watch this again.… Expand

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Vitor007Sep 6, 2018

The film shows the difficulty of portraying a supposed inferno in theaters. In addition to being slow, the film loses its main focus when it was at its peak, leaving a faster conclusion, leading the viewer to think enough to draw hisThe film shows the difficulty of portraying a supposed inferno in theaters. In addition to being slow, the film loses its main focus when it was at its peak, leaving a faster conclusion, leading the viewer to think enough to draw his conclusions. Even it don't exaggerate, the film has a complicated terror. 6.8/10… Expand

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mordenkJun 17, 2018

This movie is almost perfect all the way until the last half hour, but the ending is so bad it might be the worst ending to a horror movie I've ever seen. Still gets a pass because everything else is great

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EludiumQ36Oct 12, 2018

This is tough for me to rate. I can appreciate the good production values and some great acting, especially Toni Collette who should get an Academy Award nom for her effort. In fact, her unraveling recalls Shelley Duvall's performance in "TheThis is tough for me to rate. I can appreciate the good production values and some great acting, especially Toni Collette who should get an Academy Award nom for her effort. In fact, her unraveling recalls Shelley Duvall's performance in "The Shining". And there was the unsettlingly weird look of newcomer Milly Shapiro who I thought was the little girl in "Les Miserables" but no. This film was more a study of the descent into madness/psychosis that was colored with horror. It wasn't a horror genre film like Friday the 13th, Halloween, etc. But because it's a story about madness some of the scenes are difficult to understand and to determine if they're "real" or part of the character's madness. I'm a dude and not easily scared or intimidated so this film rather than scaring me was just more unsettling and disturbing, it left me in a bad mood, especially with the very odd, weird, again unsettling final scene. It was good for what it is, but I don't like what it is so I guess that rates a "6", very hard to rate.… Expand

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kiwiimportJun 18, 2018

Well-acted, beautifully shot with mature pacing and interesting themes however the lack of scares that make you jump, and stay with you after the credits, made this more of a gothic thriller than a horror. Or perhaps Hereditary is 'art-houseWell-acted, beautifully shot with mature pacing and interesting themes however the lack of scares that make you jump, and stay with you after the credits, made this more of a gothic thriller than a horror. Or perhaps Hereditary is 'art-house horror' - for people who can't stomach films as disturbing as The Descent or as discomforting as The Witch. The ending was the most disappointing thing about Hereditary, after an ultra slow-burn build-up that hinted at a terrifying conclusion, instead we were given a curious sort of 1970s gothic horror-lite scene that managed to be somehow completely unshocking despite the presence of kneeling headless corpses. I couldn't recommend Hereditary to anyone, unless you are a film school student interested more in style than substance, or unless you can only stand moderate scares. And forget what the posters say, this isn't in the same league as The Exorcist.… Expand

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AIleSep 6, 2018

الضجة التي حظي بها الفيلم، دفعتني تلقائياً لمشاهدته، وخاصة ما قيل عنه أنه نوع جديد من الرعب، أو طرح فكرة الرعب بطريقة مختلفة، لكن لأكون صادقاً، لم أشعر بكثير اختلاف عن ما يُقدّم من أفلام رعب.
من الصحيح أنه فيلم يقدم حالة من التوتر تستطيع أنالضجة التي حظي بها الفيلم، دفعتني تلقائياً لمشاهدته، وخاصة ما قيل عنه أنه نوع جديد من الرعب، أو طرح فكرة الرعب بطريقة مختلفة، لكن لأكون صادقاً، لم أشعر بكثير اختلاف عن ما يُقدّم من أفلام رعب.
من الصحيح أنه فيلم يقدم حالة من التوتر تستطيع أن تعيشها كمشاهد، وهذا كان جيداً في النصف الأول، لكن النهاية كانت مخيبة للآمال جداً.
الميزة الوحيدة بالفيلم هي الهدوء الشديد الذي يخلق حالة مشحونة دائماً بالقلق، إضافة لشخصية الفتاة الصغيرة "ميلي شابيرو" خلال النصف ساعة الأولى. كانت بالفعل طريقة لزيادة الأدرنيالين بالدم، والأداء المميز لـ "آليكس وولف" لكن اعتقد أن نهاية الفيلم بتلك الطريقة كانت تحوي خللاً ما وهذا ما جعلني متحفظاً قليلاً حوله.

الفيلم أون لاين
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MikoHJul 5, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The character of Annie Graham was played exceptionally well with astoundingly realistic and profound facial expressions and body language helping paint a sharp picture of the character. The fear and angst was well expressed and the character’s body language was overall very persuasive. I strongly disliked the moment when she levitated up into the tree house as it took away from the realism and felt very detached from the rest of the movie however I am aware of the movie’s budget and the sacrifices that must be made to ensure that the storyline progresses (although it would be more effective if she just crawled up the tree quickly). There was no way around it. I felt as though Peter’s character could’ve been developed more and the bond between him and the family could’ve been strengthened. Because of the poor relationship he seemed to have with Annie I think that reduced the effectiveness of the ending. The characters seemed slightly distant from each other. In order to increase the fear factor I don’t particularly like how early on in the movie Charlie died. Because of her forbidding appearance I feel as though there was a lot of potential to increase the fear factor by including more scenes of her later on (which wouldn’t drastically alter the plot). I would also like to know more about Ellen and an explanation as to why Charlie possessed Peter’s body and became the king of hell. Why would she want to be in the body of the person that killed her? I really liked the camera work and sound effects which sustained the suspense throughout the movie although I believe the lighting could’ve been improved and some of the props seemed to lack symbolism or the rooms felt maybe a little bit bare with nothing to foreshadow. The twist with Joan didn’t seem to work, it seemed pointless as she didn’t add much to the story. Overall it was a good movie with interesting ideas and had plenty of disturbing scenes and anticipation.… Expand

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dramasageJun 20, 2019

Holy inflated ratings, Batman. I don’t get it. It’s certainly an okay film, but nothing particularly special for the genre. The writing, camerawork and editing isn’t better than, say, Amityville Horror or Exorcist. This is not much more thanHoly inflated ratings, Batman. I don’t get it. It’s certainly an okay film, but nothing particularly special for the genre. The writing, camerawork and editing isn’t better than, say, Amityville Horror or Exorcist. This is not much more than a plain vanilla horror flick. Heck, Jaws is scarier.… Expand

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crazyoliAug 22, 2020

Boring family drama. What a nuthouse! Only the end is somewhat entertaining. The same old "is it real or just in their minds?" game. Snore. And no, I am not a fan of brainless horror movies. Quite the opposite. The dollhouse gimmick wasBoring family drama. What a nuthouse! Only the end is somewhat entertaining. The same old "is it real or just in their minds?" game. Snore. And no, I am not a fan of brainless horror movies. Quite the opposite. The dollhouse gimmick was clever. So I'll give it a 6 despite the horrible pacing and tedious craziness.… Expand

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adverbFeb 17, 2019

The tragedy that the family faces is absolutely bone-crushing, and they could have built a good drama around that. But I never bought this as a horror movie, even though it's certainly marketed as one. I love movies and I'm even open to theThe tragedy that the family faces is absolutely bone-crushing, and they could have built a good drama around that. But I never bought this as a horror movie, even though it's certainly marketed as one. I love movies and I'm even open to the occasional so-called "art movie." I can't reconcile a horror movie, which for me is largely appreciated on a visceral level, and an art film, which is mostly cerebral. If this is a horror movie, anything can be a horror movie.… Expand