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Upon Further Rebirb: Hereditary

Hereditary
Starring: Toni Collette and Gabriel Byrne
Written and Directed by Ari Aster
US Release Date: June 8th, 2018
Most Recent Viewing: June 16th, 2018
image credit: movieposter.com

 Some movies take more than one viewing to fully grasp everything that occurs while you're watching it. Blink and you miss it moments, small hints that come back later in the film, and typically an ending that leaves you scratching your head. Hereditary falls in that category and after a second viewing is the best film thus far in 2018. 

 After the death of her mother, Annie (Toni Collette) and her family are each dealing with the grief that goes with her passing. After slowly discovering more about her mother's past, a plethora of secrets arise, as well as a spiritual presence that doesn't want to leave. 

 It is impossible to go into much more detail without giving away any spoilers. There are so many reasons why you should see this film, at least once, if not twice. Toni Collette gives a masterclass in acting, with her paranoia giving way to insanity, but you never really know to what end. If Daniel Kaluuya last year can be nominated (and deservingly so) for an acting Oscar for Get Out, Collette should not be forgotten when it comes to nomination time this year. She, as well as Gabriel Byrne as her husband and Alex Wolff as her son all give very good to excellent performances that feed into how amazing Collette is. 


 Ari Aster writes and directs an amazing film that speaks to the level of first-time filmmakers that are making their way into the forefront. The cinematography, as well as the sound editing and set design, make this film a total package that is being marketed as the next Exorcist but is more thriller than horror. The horror elements come from how each member of the family handles the situations that arise. The ending will not be for everyone, but if you see and know everything that is going on, it all comes together. If you are able to go into this cold, with seeing no advertising or trailers, I highly suggest doing so. You will not be disappointed.

 Hereditary is rated R for language, graphic violence, nudity, drug use, and disturbing images. What were your thoughts? Follow me on facebook and instagram
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 -birb

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