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Apr 11, 2019Janice21383 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Family is hell; am I right? But I bet you'll be glad the family in Hereditary is not yours. The film is slow, atmospheric, creepy, and good news -- no stupid jump scares! But there's always something lurking in the shadows, or at the corner of the frame. Don't go in expecting a conventional horror film, or a conventional film period. Heredity is also a family drama, and even has touches of humour. The dislocation is emphasized by slight distortions in the sets. At times, you will not be sure if you're looking at a full-sized house or a model. There will be explanations*, but Hereditary can be watched multiple times, from multiple perspectives (see videos). I gave it less than five stars is because of the ending, partly because it's conventional compared to what went before, and partly because it IS an ending. In this world, the horror would go on and on. *Because some test audiences did not understand the end of the movie, a brief voiceover explanation was added. IMO, it wasn't necessary, but it's there now. So if you STILL don't understand what happened, after a little thought, what can I say? Were you looking at your phone during the film?