Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.
Following the death of the family matriarch, a grieving daughter and her two children begin to unravel terrifying secrets about their ancestry. As they uncover a sinister fate, they are forced to confront the dark inheritance they have been left. The film descends into nightmarish scenarios as the family's psychological and spiritual bonds are tested.
Hereditary was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its direction, atmosphere, and Toni Collette's performance. While lauded for its disturbing originality and intense horror, some found its narrative dense and its conclusion abrupt. Audiences were divided, with many deeply unsettled by its bleak tone and shocking twists.
Google audience: Audiences generally admired the film's originality and shocking scares, with many praising the intense performances. However, some viewers found the film to be overly disturbing and difficult to follow at times.
Nominated for the Grand Prix at the Fantasia International Film Festival. Received numerous accolades from horror and independent film critics circles for its direction and performances.
Ari Aster initially envisioned "Hereditary" as a story about a family dealing with grief, which gradually evolved into a supernatural horror film after he felt the emotional weight of the subject matter lent itself to the genre.
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