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Hereditary

2018 ·2h 8m · ★ 7.3 (8,449)

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.

Why it matters

A relentlessly oppressive exploration of grief and inherited trauma that redefines modern psychological horror through its unflinching descent into supernatural dread.

  • Toni Collette delivers a career-defining performance, embodying a mother unraveling under cosmic weight.
  • Director Ari Aster crafts atmosphere with surgical precision—every frame drips with dread and meticulous detail.
  • A slow-burn nightmare steeped in occult folklore, culminating in a finale that fractures reality and sanity alike.
  • For fans of cerebral, mood-driven horror that demands full attention and rewards patience with profound unease.
4 horror films in catalog

Horror DNA

Gore
Bloodless Splatterfest
57
Slow Burn
Shock-driven Slow burn
83
Psychological
Straightforward Mind-bending
100
Supernatural
Grounded Otherworldly
100
Creature
Human threats Monster-driven
0
Disturbing
Tame Deeply unsettling
100
Fun Factor
Deadly serious Blast to watch
17
Cerebral
Popcorn horror Thinking horror
71
Survival
No survival element Fight for your life
33
Discover with this DNA
PossessionRitualSupernatural

Content Warnings

Child in DangerTaboo ContentBody HorrorEye TraumaDehumanization

Phobia triggers

Dolls PuppetsHeightsEyesTeethReligious ImageryMirrors

TMDB Keywords

atticcommandingcovendaughterdemondemonic possessiondidacticdisturbeddollhousedysfunctional familyevilfamily dramafearfuneralgrievinghorrifiedloss of loved onematriarchminiaturesmurderparent child relationshippsychological disordersritual murdersatanic ritualséancesleeplessnesstraumatized woman

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