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The Quick Explanation
Hereditary is a film that explores family trauma, grief, faith, and mental health. Its limited perspective allows for a tremendous surprise as we catch up on the depth of backstory that’s led to current events. A narrow film, Hereditary manages a sense of scope through its exploration of the afterlife and intimation that demons really and truly exist. Of note, is the film’s structure. The first half is mostly grounded in reality. After a tragedy, the later portion becomes more surreal then escalates to the supernatural.
While full of shocking and powerful moments, Hereditary is probably less subtextual than it seems. Much of what’s to discover is backstory and world building rather than a deeper metaphor or social commentary. With that said, Hereditary is a portrait of grief that’s quite striking as a dramatization of what happens when trauma tears a family apart. And is one of the most interesting horror films of the 2010s.
Cast
- Annie Graham – Toni Collette
- Steve Graham – Gabriel Byrne
- Peter Graham – Alex Wolff
- Charlie Graham – Milly Shapiro
- Ellen Taper Leigh – Kathleen Chalfant
- Joan – Ann Dowd
- Bridget – Mallory Bechtel
- Written by – Ari Aster
- Directed by – Ari Aster
Movie Guide
Title Explanation
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Themes and Meaning
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Ending Explained
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Important Motifs
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Key Shots
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