Hereditary

A masterclass in horror filmmaking that does not pull any punches on the second watch. The more I think about this movie the more things I find to like about it. The bits of foreshadowing that I didn’t pick up on after my first watch had me happily picking apart scenes looking for more information. While not being the scariest movie I’ve ever seen, it is truly disturbing on all levels, and no Charlie’s death is not any easier to watch the second time. The acting is amazing with Toni Collette stealing the show. Whether she is playing a grieving mother or frantically banging her head against the attic  door, her performance is phenomenal. I can’t imagine anything more impressive for a directorial debut. The eventual reveal of Joan’s involvement and the cult behind everything is a great twist that I didn’t totally see coming on my first watch. This movie had me tense through its entirety and has definitely become one of my favorite movies. 9.5/10