Hereditary [Blu-ray + DVD + Digital]

Warning SPOILERS!!! One of the best horror films of 2018 is HEREDITARY, a nearly indescribable mash-up of supernatural horror and family drama. It also contains some of the most brutal deaths I have seen in a modern-day horror film, five-star performances from everyone in the cast, some weird photography tricks that had me rewinding the film to make sure I saw it correctly, as well as the ugliest child actress I have ever laid eyes on! The film begins with the funeral of the estranged mother of Annie Graham (an exceptional Toni Collette; THE SIXTH SENSE - 1999), where Annie's entire family, which includes husband Steve (Gabriel Byrne; END OF DAYS - 1999), teenage son Peter (a fantastic Alex Wolff; MY FRIEND DAHMER - 2017) and not-quite-right young daughter Charlie (Newcomer Millie Shapiro, who is, to put it simply, hard on the eyes. What's up with her nose???), mourn the passing of Annie's mother, each in their own unusual way. It's quite obvious that Annie doesn't love son Peter as much as she does Charlie (it's explained why in an incredibly hurtful line of dialogue spoken by Annie), but there's something much worse on the horizon. Is it possible that Annie's mother was a witch and she has plans for Peter, even though she's dead? Annie makes a living by creating realistic miniature dioramas, which she fashions down to the most minute of details (check out the opening of the film to see how realistic her dioramas are), which she then displays and sells at at art galleries, She spends more time on them than with her children and we can see it affects them greatly. Peter wants to go to a party with his friends, but Mom makes him take Charlie along. He leaves Charlie alone at the party while he goes off to smoke some pot with a girl he likes, but when Charlie has a piece of chocolate cake, she has some type of allergic reaction and cannot catch her breath. Peter puts her in the car and races to the hospital, but before he gets there, he nearly hits a dog laying in the middle of the road and is forced to swerve off the road, the same time Charlie has her head out the window trying to catch her breath. In an unbelievably brutal scene, Charlie is decapitated at the jawline when her head is smashed against a telephone pole (!). So what does Peter do? Well, he simply drives home and goes to bed (he's in a state of shock). The next morning, we hear Annie scream when she discovers her daughter's headless body in the car. The fact is that we never see her do it, as the scene is played specifically on Peter's face when his mother's screams wake him up, is one of the film's most telling scenes. This film is full of these kind of scenes, which makes it all the more remarkable. While the acting is way above average, it's the direction and photography that got my attention. Directed with a sense of urgency by Ari Aster, whose only other directorial credits are a handful of short films, this is unlike any horror film that came before it and is bound to spawn a bunch of imitators, which couldn't possibly match this film's sense of style. Let me talk about this film's style for a minute: The photography (by Pawel Pogorzelski) plays with light the like I have never seen before, so much so, that I found myself stopping the film, rewinding it and making sure I saw what I saw. Every time there is a trick of the light, something awful and violent happens. The entire film is like living an alternate life in a dream. I really didn't know what to expect, but I found myself jumping out of my seat more than a couple of times. Movies never do that to me, but this one did. That's a testament to this film's effectiveness. I've only revealed 10% of what happens in this film, so be prepared for some major shocks and chills. Let me end this review with this: HEREDITARY is my favorite new film of 2018 and that includes all genres, not just horror. It's guaranteed to put you in a hypnotic trance and plays with your emotions like no other film that came before it. I can't wait to see what Ari Aster does next! A big thumbs-up to everyone involved with this film, from cast to crew. The film runs 127 minutes, but it never seems overlong. And, oh, that ending (it's bound to PO a lot of people, but I found it apt and eerie). If you think modern horror films are spineless and ineffective, may I recommend this film to you? To say I am looking forward to Ari Aster's next film, MIDSOMMAR (2019), is a vast understatement.;

I don't scare easy when it comes to horror films, but I found found Ari Aster's break-out film Hereditary (2018) truly creepy, so I can assume if you do scare easy THIS FILM WILL FREAK YOU OUT! An intelligent story of complicated grief, the fears of what parents expect of their children, skeletons in the closet, and family dysfunction. This is a masterfully crafted psychological tale that dovetails into full-blooded supernatural horror story, and is elevated by great use of metaphor and symbolism. A fine ensemble cast, the excellent performance by Toni Collette emotionally anchors the story while atmospheric photography, architecture, music, and direction, create a sense of desperate and mysterious dread. The séance scene is exceptionally well done and a testament to the power of practical effects, and the ending is exciting, strange, and ultimately extremely haunting. A modern masterpiece that should definitely thrill horror fans. Compare with Ari Aster's other work, as well as The Babadook (2014), Saint Maude (2019), and the classics Don't Look Now (1973) and of course Stanley Kubrick's The Shining (1980). The Blu ray also contains a featurette and deleted scenes.

If you've read reviews or movie recommendations suggesting you watch this film, here are a few things to keep in mind. First, the reviews are correct: this might be the most perfect horror film ever created. Not the goriest, not the most violent, but as close to perfection you've ever seen. Second, and this is important: a few scenes have very dark, almost black backgrounds. You will have to turn UP the brightness on your TV to see the important parts (you'll know what I'm talking about after you've seen it). Third, this movie features a LOT of important audio cues that continue to make the movie more terrifying, so pay attention! There are more than a few reviews of this movie on youtube, and rightfully so. I'd heavily recommend watching the 4.5-hour "complete guide" if any of the mythology escapes you. This movie is deep. Every relationship, every character, every mention of a deceased relative, every minor detail is actually important - down to the color of the paint Annie spills in her studio. Props to Ari Aster and A24 for this triumph of moviemaking, to Toni Collette for her masterful portrayal of Annie, and to Millie Shapiro and Alex Wolff for their haunting deliveries. If you enjoy the horror genre, you will absolutely enjoy Hereditary.

Comprei o dvd, porque o blu-ray estava esgotado. Mas me surpreendi com a imagem excelente. Ah, só tem legendas em inglês e espanhol.

Great movie!

Excelente film

Si bien amazon tiene los tiempos de entrega inflados, por ejemplo te dicen que entregan en 5 días y te llega en 3 sabiendo de antemano el tiempo real, sin duda es un excelente tiempo de entrega siendo un producto que viene de EUA. De la película, es una real JOYA. Las películas hechas por el estudio independiente de A24, en especial las de terror, son tesoros del 7º arte. No soy fan del terror pues algunas cintas me parecen ridículas, sin embargo una gran excepción es para el terror psicológico. Una obra maestra de Ari Aster. La actuación de Toni Collete ES soberbia y la actuación de los hijos es también de admirarse. No voy a decir ningún spoiler pero no pierdan de vista que muchas situaciones los van hacer sentir incomodos en especial aquellas escenas donde no se dice absolutamente nada. Y ese terror se agradece y que nunca va a tener una película slasher (sorry but not sorry fans de ese genero). Igual si te gusto esta cinta tienes que seguir con la película de "Midsommar" que aunque no es mejor que "Hereditary" sin duda tiene la misma calidad y suspense.

Uma obra de excelente qualidade.