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Hereditary (2018)

MoviePsychological HorrorSupernatural Horror

June 8, 2018

127 Min

United States

English

A terrifying deep dive into grief, control, and the hidden demon manipulating everything from the shadows. A terrifying deep dive into grief, control, and the hidden demon manipulating everything from the shadows. A terrifying deep dive into grief, control, and the hidden demon manipulating everything from the shadows. A terrifying deep dive into grief, control, and the hidden demon manipulating everything from the shadows.

8.5/10

Horror Jungle Rating

7.3/10

IMDb Rating

95%

Worth Watching

Watch Trailer Where to Watch

Quick Snapshot

Scare Level

8/10

Psychological Impact

10/10

Jump Scares

5/10

Gore Level

6/10

Violence Level

7/10

Disturbing Level

10/10

Atmosphere

10/10

Tension

10/10

Ending Satisfaction

10/10

Should you watch it?

Worth Watching?

Yes

Watch Alone?

Yes

Watch With Parents?

Beginner Friendly?

Yes

Family Friendly?

Slow Burn?

Yes

Headphones Recommended?

Yes

Age Recommendation

18+

Where to watch

Netflix

Available

Amazon Prime Video

Available

Apple Tv

Rent/Buy

Last Updated: May 24, 2025

Official Trailer

Introduction

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Spoiler Free Review

What Works

Incredible performances

Terrifying atmosphere

Strong story and themes

Unpredictable and shocking

Excellent direction

What Doesn't Work

Very slow pace (may not suit all)

Emotionally heavy

Disturbing content

FINAL VERDICT:

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Be Careful, Spoilers Ahead

Plot Summary (Spoilers)

Ending Explained

Hidden Meaning & Symbolism

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Scaries Moments

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Parents Guide / Trigger Warnings

Graphic Gore

Moderate

Child Death

Yes

Animal Death

Yes

Sexually Content

Very Mild

Nudity

None

Sucidial / Self Harm

Implied

Trigger Warning Notes:

Grief Mental Health, Occult, Cults, Child Death, Animal Death, Violence, Gore, Disturbing Imagery, Psychological Horror

Trivia

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FAQS (Frequently Asked Questions)

Yes. Hereditary is considered one of the scariest psychological horror films due to its unsettling atmosphere, disturbing imagery, and emotional intensity.

Absolutely. If you enjoy slow-burn psychological horror with exceptional performances and storytelling, it's highly recommended.

No. The film is entirely fictional, although it explores realistic themes of grief, trauma, and family relationships.

Yes, but very few. It relies more on tension, atmosphere, and psychological horror than frequent jump scares.

Yes. It contains disturbing imagery, emotional trauma, violence, and unsettling supernatural elements.

Availability depends on your country. Check streaming services like Netflix, Prime Video, Max, or Apple TV.

No. There is no post-credit scene in Hereditary.

Movie Information

Original Title

Hereditary

Release Date

June 8, 2018

Runtime

127 min

Country

United States

Language

English

Status

Released

Director

Ari Aster

Writer

Ari Aster

Main Cast

Toni Collette, Milly Shapiro, Alex Wolff, Gabriel Byrne

Production Company

Palisades Park Pictures, A24

Distributor

A24

IMDb Page

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Also Known As

None

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