"Hereditary" is a 2018 American psychological supernatural horror film written and directed by Ari Aster in his feature directorial debut). The movie follows a grieving family tormented by a demonic entity after the death of their secretive grandmother). The main characters are played by Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Ann Dowd, and Gabriel Byrne). The film explores themes of grief, trauma, and family dysfunction, and weaves its mythology in such a way that the audience is never completely sure what is actually happening and how much is just the characters perception. Key plot points include:
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Death of the grandmother: The movie begins with the death of the Graham familys secretive grandmother, which sets off a chain of events that leads to the familys unraveling.
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Demonic entity: The family is tormented by a demonic entity that seems to be connected to the grandmothers past.
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Family dysfunction: The movie explores the scars of family that we cant escape, whether that be mental illness or massive tragedy.
The film received critical acclaim for its serious and hair-raising craftsmanship, and was compared to American horror classics like "The Exorcist" and "Rosemarys Baby"). It was also praised for its intelligent and disturbing portrayal of grief and family dysfunction, and for the standout performances of its cast, particularly Toni Collette).
