Hereditary
2018
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FILMBOT SCORE
9.0
Drama: 9.11
Horror: 9.0
Ambition
8.74
Justification
Hereditary’s ambition burns like a fever dream: Ari Aster’s debut transforms a claustrophobic family tragedy into a grand, existential horror, daring to subvert genre expectations with bold creative swings and psychological depth. While its scale is intimate, the film’s risks, intricate structure, and fearless performances make it a towering achievement in horror, even if its reach sometimes outpaces its resources.
Individual Runs
8.73
8.84
8.66
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CGI Effects
8.28
Justification
Hereditary’s CGI is the ghost in the room—rarely seen, never showy, but always effective, blending seamlessly with practical effects to serve the story’s creeping dread. While it won’t win awards for technical innovation or iconic visuals, its subtlety and restraint ensure the supernatural chills never break immersion or draw unwanted attention.
Individual Runs
8.08
8.55
8.22
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Casting
9.41
Justification
This casting is a masterstroke of psychological horror: Toni Collette detonates on screen with raw, nerve-shredding authenticity, while Milly Shapiro’s haunting presence and Alex Wolff’s vulnerability make the family’s unraveling feel chillingly real. Every actor fits their role like a cursed heirloom, forging a family dynamic so believable and fraught, you’ll swear the dread is hereditary.
Individual Runs
9.36
9.45
9.42
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Characters
9.23
Justification
The characters here are a powder keg of grief, guilt, and generational trauma—each one drawn with scalpel-sharp depth and authenticity, their unraveling as mesmerizing as it is horrifying. Annie’s iconic breakdown and the family’s fractured bonds don’t just haunt the screen; they’ve carved themselves into the modern horror canon, leaving a legacy as indelible as a bloodstain on white linen.
Individual Runs
9.26
9.22
9.21
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Cinematography
9.14
Justification
Hereditary’s cinematography is a masterclass in visual dread, trapping its characters in dollhouse dioramas of despair with meticulous framing, haunting lighting, and camera movements that slither through the Graham house like a ghost. Every shot is a carefully constructed nightmare, blending technical precision with inventive flourishes that make the film’s psychological horror linger long after the credits roll.
Individual Runs
9.08
9.14
9.19
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Colour Grading
9.2
Justification
The colour grading here is a masterclass in atmospheric dread—icy blues and muted earth tones seep into every frame, suffocating the viewer in grief and unease, while technical finesse ensures not a shadow or highlight is out of place. It’s a chilling visual symphony that never loses its nerve, marrying artistry and precision to create a haunting, cohesive nightmare.
Individual Runs
9.17
9.13
9.29
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Continuity / Plot Holes
9.07
Justification
Hereditary weaves its occult nightmare with the precision of a master clockmaker—internal logic and continuity rarely falter, and even the odd minor goof is but a speck on this meticulously constructed tapestry of dread. The film’s plot threads are tightly knotted, never unraveling into confusion, and its rare ambiguities serve the atmosphere rather than sabotage it.
Individual Runs
9.07
9.07
9.07
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Direction
9.2
Justification
Ari Aster’s direction is a masterclass in dread, weaving grief and horror into a tapestry so taut it threatens to snap; his meticulous style, command of performance, and visual bravado elevate a familiar premise into a nightmarish original, even if his iron grip sometimes leaves little room for collaborative looseness. This is a debut that howls with confidence, precision, and a chillingly personal vision.
Individual Runs
9.27
9.12
9.21
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Editing
9.19
Justification
Hereditary’s editing is a masterclass in slow-burn dread, weaving seamless transitions and inventive match cuts that make the film feel like a haunted dollhouse come to life; while its deliberate pacing may test the impatient, every cut and pause is a calculated stroke in this chilling portrait of unraveling grief and terror.
Individual Runs
9.14
9.17
9.25
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Execution Of Premise / Pitch / Concept
8.88
Justification
This film takes its haunted-family premise and cranks the dread to eleven, weaving grief and supernatural horror into a tapestry that’s as emotionally raw as it is chillingly unpredictable. While some occult details remain shrouded in shadow and the final act’s abruptness may divide audiences, the execution is so cohesive and harrowing that it lingers like a curse long after the credits roll.
Individual Runs
8.88
8.88
8.89
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Hair & Make Up
8.82
Justification
Hereditary’s hair and make-up work is a masterclass in restrained horror—never flashy, but always chillingly precise, with every bruise, pallor, and bloodstain amplifying the film’s spiral into familial dread. The artistry here doesn’t scream for attention; it seeps under your skin, making the trauma and terror feel disturbingly real.
Individual Runs
8.88
8.86
8.71
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Immersion / Plausibility
9.33
Justification
Immersion in this film is as airtight as a sealed mausoleum—every oppressive detail, from the suffocating domestic spaces to the creeping occult dread, is meticulously woven to pull you under and never let go, with not a single jarring note to break the spell. The emotional devastation and psychological authenticity of the characters make the horror feel not just plausible, but inescapably personal.
Individual Runs
9.28
9.33
9.38
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Intangibles
8.98
Justification
Hereditary doesn’t just haunt your dreams—it burrows into your bones, wielding grief and dread like surgical tools, and leaves a psychic bruise that lingers long after the credits crawl. With its suffocating mood, audacious set pieces, and a cast that crackles with raw, volatile energy, it’s a modern horror juggernaut that redefines the genre’s emotional and artistic limits.
Individual Runs
8.95
9.04
8.96
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Lead Acting
9.6
Justification
Toni Collette’s performance is a hurricane of raw emotion and psychological torment, seamlessly blending volcanic outbursts with moments of aching subtlety; her physicality and chemistry electrify every frame, cementing Annie Graham as a modern horror icon and delivering a career-defining masterclass that leaves the audience breathless and haunted.
Individual Runs
9.53
9.55
9.71
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Originality
8.61
Justification
Hereditary doesn’t just dust off the haunted family playbook—it rips it up, stitching together a tapestry of grief, dread, and occult horror with a visual flair as unnerving as a dollhouse come to life. While it borrows familiar bones, Ari Aster’s debut pulses with originality, daring to blur the line between psychological torment and supernatural terror in ways that have left the genre scrambling to catch up.
Individual Runs
8.79
8.39
8.64
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Practical Effects / SFX
9.09
Justification
Hereditary’s practical effects are a masterclass in tactile terror—seamlessly woven into the film’s marrow, they ooze authenticity and artistry, with every drop of blood and splintered miniature crafted to disturb and convince. Eschewing digital shortcuts, the film’s effects ground its supernatural horror in a chillingly real world, making each grotesque moment land with the weight of a sledgehammer to the psyche.
Individual Runs
9.06
9.08
9.13
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Predictability / Twists
8.71
Justification
Hereditary’s twists hit like a sledgehammer to the psyche—shocking, meticulously foreshadowed, and never cheap—turning family tragedy into occult nightmare with a deft hand that keeps even seasoned horror fans guessing until the final, skin-crawling reveal. This is a film that rewards sharp eyes and punishes complacency, subverting genre tropes while weaving its surprises deep into the marrow of its haunted family tree.
Individual Runs
8.9
8.62
8.61
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Premise / Concept
8.63
Justification
Like a séance conducted in a therapist’s office, this premise conjures familiar spirits of haunted families and occult curses, but electrifies them with raw psychological trauma and a chilling sense of inevitability—distinctive, deeply compelling, and as marketable as a nightmare you can’t shake. While it’s not built for endless sequels, its fusion of arthouse dread and genre thrills makes it a standout in the horror landscape.
Individual Runs
8.64
8.6
8.66
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Production & Art Design
9.38
Justification
Hereditary’s production and art design is a masterclass in atmospheric dread, weaving together dollhouse precision, tactile realism, and a chillingly muted palette to create a world that feels both suffocatingly intimate and eerily uncanny—each detail, from Annie’s miniatures to the labyrinthine house, is a loaded gun in a haunted diorama. The craftsmanship is so meticulous and thematically resonant, it’s as if the film’s very walls are closing i
Individual Runs
9.43
9.42
9.29
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Rewatchability
8.53
Justification
Hereditary is a psychological labyrinth that only grows more sinister with each revisit—its layers of grief, occult dread, and familial collapse reveal fresh horrors and hidden clues for the attentive, though its suffocating intensity means only the bravest will want to return for seconds. This is a film that rewards obsession, not casual curiosity, cementing its place as a modern horror staple with staying power.
Individual Runs
8.42
8.5
8.68
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Score / Soundtrack
8.52
Justification
Colin Stetson’s score slithers through the film like a fever dream—innovative, suffocating, and meticulously layered, it’s a masterclass in atmospheric dread, even if it lacks a single, hummable theme to haunt your commute. While it may not have birthed an iconic melody, its avant-garde textures and chilling integration with the film’s sound design leave a lingering, skin-crawling impression that genre fans won’t soon forget.
Individual Runs
8.66
8.51
8.38
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Script / Screenplay / Dialogue
9.22
Justification
This screenplay is a masterclass in slow-burn dread, weaving grief and horror into a tapestry so taut it practically hums with tension; dialogue crackles with authenticity, characters unravel with tragic precision, and every scene is laced with subtext and symbolism that rewards the attentive. While its deliberate pacing may test the impatient, the script’s emotional devastation and inventive structure make it a chilling, unforgettable descent in
Individual Runs
9.15
9.24
9.26
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Sound Design / Audio Mix
9.14
Justification
Hereditary’s sound design is a masterclass in dread, weaving iconic clicks and sinister silences into a tapestry that chills the marrow—each creak and whisper is so meticulously crafted and layered, it feels as if the house itself is conspiring against you. The audio mix is equally surgical, balancing dialogue, music, and terror with the precision of a scalpel, ensuring every jolt lands with maximum, nerve-shredding impact.
Individual Runs
9.13
9.17
9.12
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Story
8.93
Justification
Hereditary’s story is a masterclass in slow-burn dread, weaving familial trauma and occult horror into a tapestry that’s as meticulously constructed as Annie’s miniatures—every detail deliberate, every twist a gut punch. While the supernatural climax may jolt some out of their seats (and comfort zones), the film’s structure, conflict, and narrative depth leave a haunting, unforgettable mark.
Individual Runs
8.9
8.95
8.94
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Support Acting
8.7
Justification
The supporting cast in this film doesn’t just fill the shadows—they haunt them, with Alex Wolff’s raw unraveling, Milly Shapiro’s eerie subtlety, and Ann Dowd’s disarming menace all weaving a tapestry of dread that lingers long after the credits. While a few arcs are more hinted than fully realized, the collective performances are so convincingly fraught and physically committed, they elevate the film’s terror to operatic heights.
Individual Runs
8.74
8.71
8.65
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Themes / Commentaries
9.24
Justification
Like a funeral dirge echoing through a haunted house, the film’s themes of grief, generational trauma, and inescapable fate are woven with masterful subtlety and emotional heft, never feeling forced or ornamental. Its commentary on the suffocating weight of family legacy and mental anguish is as chilling as it is thought-provoking, lingering in the mind long after the credits crawl into darkness.
Individual Runs
9.31
9.17
9.25
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Wardrobe / Costume
8.94
Justification
The wardrobe here is a masterclass in subtlety—never flashy, but always precise, each garment quietly echoing the characters’ unraveling psyches and the film’s suffocating dread. While it won’t set the runways ablaze, its muted authenticity and psychological nuance stitch the horror straight into the fabric of the family’s doomed existence.
Individual Runs
8.94
8.98
8.9
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