Hey guys so I finally watched Hereditary, let me preface by saying that I have a problem with horror movies because I watched so many growing up that they all feel the same to me, so I can’t watch any of the Paranormal Activities or Annabelles or any of those pop horror movies.
That said there were some horror movies that I enjoyed, Get Out, Bird Box and Midsommar and Cabin in the Woods (for different reasons) come to mind.
After hearing so much praise over the years I finally decided to watch Hereditary and let me tell you it was a big disappointment, at 1 hour runtime I found myself playing with my phone because it was soooooo slow and it didn’t get better from there, the plot was very basic, cult tricks someone into summoning a demon (a tale as old as time) and the payoff was very mid.
The ambiance and overall look were very cool, but that’s all. What is your opinion on this movie I need to know if I’m crazy?
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Man guess I’m in the minority for this on this forum but Hereditary is the pinnacle horror movie for me, I’ve seen it like 6 times and love it every single time. Doesn’t resort to jump scares, acting is incredible and the movie is just a batshit thrillride the entire time. I think I’m different when I watch movies as I don’t really care if something has done a similar concept before because usually the execution is different enough which it is here. Also this movie introduced the head banging possession scene thing, at least 3 movies this year and last have all had a similar scene.
I agree. Hereditary is the best horror movie of all time, so far, for me.
I forgot to mention that, I really hate the jumpscare trope as well, and I appreciate that it didn’t use it.
It’s always low frequency hum then high pitch noise and the first one is always the fake scare then the “monster” after the tension was semi defused. Also I swear to god the fucking half closed pill cabinet mirrors that are then closed to reveal something give me eye cancer.
Toni Collette deserved an Oscar for this movie
A lot of what makes Hereditary so good is the references to earlier films like Rosemary’s Baby. Horror is a genre that is in a constant dialogue with itself, and often horror films either subvert or adhere to what has come before.
Hereditary had standout scenes for me - the car ride surprise, the dinner scene monologue - but had gone so far off the rails by the end it lost me. I don’t think you’re crazy. It was well shot, well acted, but told a run of the mill story.
Like most genres there’s going to be some films that connect with some people more than others. The music, setting, characters, story, etc can all weigh in on how effective the scares or laughs or whatever emotional reaction you’re going for are with different audiences. If heredity was too slow of a suspense builder you might want to avoid other similar slow building suspense for awhile and look for more faster paced action horror, comedy horror, etc other sub-genres of horror.
I found that both Hereditary and Midsommar were average movies with phenomenal casts
Nah, I have the same issue with horror movies. The paranormal activities and exorcist type movies are not scary at all for me. I enjoy slasher movies more. Not that they scare me, I just find them hilarious.
I agree with you 100%. It was hyped up by online buzz and it was a big disappointment to me.
