Hereditary (Blu-ray)

Okay... Umm... What to write. So, this is going to be difficult to explain. I am a horror movie aficionado, alright? I'm no stranger to movies that are gorey, bloody, contain pop up scares, push the limits, etc. But this movie... this movie didn't push the limit, it said "screw the limit" and jumped over the edge. The movie is great, don't get me wrong. It's just that... Okay look, it's not often that I watch a movie that leaves me completely stunned and left having a hard time coming up with words to talk about it. This movie shook me to my core. Can I just leave it at that? It's been over a week now and I'm just not ready to talk about it. I'm glad we purchased this movie outright because I will watch it again, and again.

I am blown away by this film. At first, I was confused by the 3 star rating that Hereditary currently has. After watching the film and looking at the percentages within the ratings, it made sense; People are giving this movie 5 stars or 1 star, and very little action in between. If nothing else, this film will likely make you feel something very strongly, and isn't that the point?? Even if you are likely to hate this movie because of your specific tastes, I think you should see it anyway (unless you are an impressionable child or on the verge of a psychotic break). in closing, this film is a slow burn that leads you by the hand, coaxing you through the horrific events that plague a family of people you inevitably care about, all the while giving you a spec of hope that maybe it will work out in a way that doesn't obliterate them all...then the last act starts, you realize that no one is holding your hand anymore, and you've been left in the dark vulnerable to all the traumatic visceral horrors you've been dreading up to that point. Brilliant.

I love horror. But this is not horror. I love drama. But this is not drama. I don't know what this is. Terrible for sure. The mother is unbelievable, the father and son have no character development. The daughter...well. its just terrible.

I'm sorry...was this supposed to be scary? Thought provoking? Unsettling? Please. I see why this went straight to Prime. I love horror movies but this was not one. It was pointless and disappointing. Don't waste your time.

This is Kubrick-level film-making, not only The Shining, but also 2001 in terms of length and scope. Watch it on a very large TV, with the lights out and the sound turned up. It's 2:07, but try to make it through in one sitting, no potty breaks. You will likely be confused through most, if not all, of the movie, but don't worry about it. Just pay attention and try to absorb everything. When the movie has ended, you'll have time to put the pieces together. You'll only have one chance to see this movie for the first time. Don't blow it.If you watch the movie in this fashion, you will likely have a very good experience. Otherwise, your results may vary.

In many ways, Hereditary is the horror movie I've been restlessly waiting to see for so many years. Despite my avid fandom for the genre, I really feel that modern horror has lost its grasp on how to make a film that's truly unsettling in the way the great classic horror films are. A modern wide-release horror film is often nothing more than a conveyor belt of jump scares strung together with a derivative story which exists purely as a vehicle to deliver those jump scares. They're more carnival rides than they are films, and audiences have been conditioned to view and judge them through that lens. The modern horror fan goes to their local theater and parts with their money on the expectation that their selected horror film will "deliver the goods", so to speak: startle them a sufficient number of times (scaling appropriately with the film's runtime, of course) and give them the money shots (blood, gore, graphic murders, well-lit and up-close views of the applicable CGI monster etc.) If a horror movie fails to deliver those goods, it's scoffed at and falls into the "worst film I've ever seen" category. I put that in quotes because a disgruntled filmgoer behind me broadcasted those exact words across the theater as the credits for this film rolled. He really wanted us to know his thoughts.Like similarly fantastic and crowd-displeasing horror films of the past few years, The Witch and It Comes At Night, Hereditary is a film that largely deals in atmosphere and emotional horror. The Shining, which happens to be my favorite horror film, is a clear touchstone and I would go as far as saying that this is the first modern horror film I've seen that genuinely captures a similar tone and ethos. Much like that film, it delivers its horror through an intensifying sense of unease and dread that becomes nearly suffocating by its conclusion. Rather than startling you with cheap scares, it offers haunting and upsetting images which are often delivered without any of those overused sonic jolts. Perhaps most importantly, it anchors everything in an emotional core with nuanced characters who experience relatable family struggles and grief. And that is absolutely critical to what makes the movie effective and resonant: it works on a metaphorical level, using the supernatural story as a vehicle to explore the very real way in which a family can be absolutely ravaged by tragedy, and furthermore how trauma and mental illness are passed through the generations. I'd be remiss not to mention that Toni Collette gives a mesmerizing performance in this film that is absolutely unhinged and truly difficult to stomach at times.For all that praise and as excellent as I think it is, Hereditary isn't quite a masterpiece. Despite the fact that I was very much invested and riveted throughout the length of the film, there were some detectable pacing issues. I feel conflicted in saying that because I'm very much a fan of the slow-burn horror style which benefits from a deliberate pace, but I did get the occasional nagging sense that things could've been tightened up just a tad without losing the effect. Some of the scares in the film, often the more "traditional" horror moments, also struck slightly the wrong note with me on a first viewing and were just a hair too campy or on-the-nose given how visionary and restrained the majority of the film is. And in its ending few minutes, the film really shows its full hand when a bit more ambiguity may have served it better.The positives far, far outweigh the negatives here though and Hereditary is ultimately a remarkable debut horror film which showcases what the genre is capable of when it's taken seriously by a talented director. Here's hoping we'll continue to see more like it.Light 4.5/5

Im glad I played .99 cent for this, its not even worth that. I have never been a fan of Nicolette not because she cant act but because her choice of films are of a low grade. Its not the horror that shouls be in this film its the horror that people acfually invested time and moey making it as well as the horror I wasted my time watching. Bottom shelf please.

Usually when you hear a lot of hype for a movie you are bound to be disappointed but I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed this. If you are a hardcore horror fan don't expect a lot of jump out at you scares or Texas Chainsaw Massacre, even though a couple of scenes are very disturbing. This is a very intelligent and well done film with a lot of twists and turns. It's much more subtle than movies like Insidious or The Conjuring but does have a lot of shock value that you don't see coming. I definitely see traces of The Shining in it as a distant cousin. This is a very well done and intriguing movie that makes you think about it long after. Definitely recommend.

Die vielen 1-Sterne "Rezensionen" lassen es schon erahnen: das ist nicht für den heutigen Markt, mit 45 Schnitten pro Minute, Wackelkamera und CGI gemacht.Außerdem sind die Geschmäcker ja auch verschieden ...Für uns mal wieder ein schöner, gemächlicher (für viele evtl. zu gemächlicher ...) und ruhig erzählter Family-Grusel, der sich langsam, dann aber um so fürchterlicher auflöst.Wer sich Zeit nimmt, wird sicher nicht enttäuscht.Das Bild der Blu Ray ist zeitgemäß sauber und bietet keinen Anlass zur Kritik. Der Ton in dts HD 5.1 ist dem Film angemessen meistens zurückhaltend, aber in entscheidenden Momenten werden Stereopanning und Split Surroundeffekte gezielt und damit um so wirksamer eingesetzt. Auch der Sub darf dann ordentlich grummeln.Das Steel ist schlicht und matt bedruckt, mit vorne oben und unten überlappender J-Card, welche lose aufliegt und nicht verklebt ist.Insgesamt eine Genreperle und ganz sicher ein besonderer Gruselfilm, der seine Effekte und Momente gezielt und wohl dosiert einsetzt. Der grummelige Score tut sein übriges.5 Sterne von uns dafür!

Ich möchte mich an dieser Stelle nicht direkt für meine Meinung rechtfertigen, aber diese vertreten zu dürfen, ohne gleich niedergebrüllt zu werden... Ich möchte mich desweiteren nicht erdreisten eine fachmännische Expertise abzugeben... aber: ich finde diesen Film GROTTENSCHLECHT. Leider. Dies bezieht sich NICHT auf die schauspielerische Leistung von Toni Colette oder Gabriel Byrne. Es geht mir wirklich ausschließlich um die Handlung selbst... weil es einfach GAR KEINE Handlung gibt, zumindest nicht ersichtlich und völlig zusammenhanglos.Ich wüsste nicht welchen Genre man diesen Film zuordnen könnte... Horror? Drama? Grusel?Schade. Trailer wirkte so vielversprechend...

Die vielen ein oder zwei Sterne Bewertungen zeigen mal wieder deutlich, warum die Magie des Kinos und mutige Ideen verfliegen.Horror: Heutzutage muss der wohl aus Blut, Jumpscares, nackter Haut und lauten Sound bestehen.Nein muss er nicht!! Hereditary ist eine Homage an den Genrefilm des subtilen Horrors!Enge Bindung zu den Charakteren, grandiose Bilder und viel Herzblut.127 Minuten waren noch viel zu kurz um dieses vielschichtige Horrordrama zu bändigen.Ein Film der viel Zeit in Charaktere und Schicksale investiert um sich dann die letzten 20 Minuten explosionsartig zu entladen!Grandios! Einer des besten Filme 2018 überhaupt.Aber es zeigt deutlich, ist der Großteil der Betrachter überhaupt noch in der Lage, sich auf einen Film einzulassen oder haben wir jegliche Kontentration verloren?

Das ist mal wieder einer der Filme, der mich fassungslos zurückläßt. Immer auf der Suche nach einem wirklich guten und (!!) gruseligen Film, bin ich leider auf überbordend enthousiastischen Bewertungen dieses Films gestoßen: " genial" ein echter Klassiker" " wirklich sehr gruselig " u.s.w. Trotz meiner Skepsis derartiger Beteuerungen gegenüber, bin ich schwach geworden und habe ihn bestellt. Und dann kam's : nichts......Krude Story und null Grusel. Das Einzige, was ich als wirklich gruselig empfand waren die Darsteller: ein furchtbar häßliches Mädchen, dem man offenbar gesagt hat, es solle den finstersten Gesichtsausdruck, den es auf Lager hatte aufsetzen - wahrscheinlich hielten die Zuschauer das für gruselig oder auch, daß es einem toten Vögelchen den Kopf abbeißt( Höhepunkt an Grusel!!), eine Mutter, deren psychiatriegeschädigtes Gesicht auf die Dauer eine Zumutung ist, na ja und einen Vater, der sowieso nicht präsent ist. Handlung: Null. So, nach drei Anläufen habe ich für mich entschieden, daß dieses dämliche Machwerk keinen vierten Wert ist und es unbeendet in die Tonne getreten. Aber , wer weiß, vielleicht wurde es ja in der letzten Viertelstunde noch so richtig gruselig...?????

Ein slowburner der auf die üblichen Jump scare Einlagen verzichtet und somit der breiten Kinomasse zu langatmig erscheinen dürfte.Schade, denn wer nicht bis zum Schluss durchhält verpasst den puren Horror.Ein meisterlich inszeniertes ‚Drama‘ mit Mehrgehalt.