Review by abraxis0

While not a masterpiece this is a movie I'd recommend giving a view. I can't see myself choosing to watch it again with friends who haven't seen it yet. There's better movies. But that said, this movie isn't bad.

The main protagonist was a little over the top but still fun to watch. There were abandonment issues and living with terrible choices themes that gave the story an emotional buy-in that was semi-effective but never really realized. The secondary characters and cast are relatable & have lives of their own. There not just prop pieces. So a really good cast and well shot.

Certain base line assumptions this movie asks you to make, for example the town's attitude towards the police solving a crime immediately after it's occurred then turning on them when that doesn't happen the next day, is a little hard to go along with the way it was presented. This aspect of the movie felt like a real misfire, because the main protagonist was deeply motivated by approval and the town was turning on his department due to their being unable to solve the horrific murders.

It's an imperfect movie that even though flawed is still worth your consideration. So if you're wondering whether to watch Hereditary for the seventh time or watch something new, this is not a bad choice.