Hereditary

Hereditary

Movie (2018)

Every family tree hides a secret.

Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.

Horror
Mystery
Thriller
128 minutes
Released
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Family guidance

Ages 17+

This film features intense, disturbing psychological imagery and themes of grief that are unsuitable for younger audiences. The heavy atmosphere and graphic elements require a level of emotional maturity typically found in older teens.

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What to know before you start

Content details to help you decide what fits your child.

Sex & Nudity

4/5

The film features brief glimpses of nudity in a disturbing context. It also explores dark, adult themes regarding family lineage that are strictly for mature audiences.

Violence & Gore

5/5

This movie contains extreme, graphic depictions of bodily harm and trauma, including beheading and self-mutilation. It is intended to be deeply shocking and visually unsettling throughout.

Profanity

4/5

The dialogue contains frequent use of strong language, including the "f*ck" word used repeatedly in anger and distress, as well as "sh*t" and "b*tch" used in heated arguments.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

3/5

Characters are depicted using substances, including the use of marijuana as a coping mechanism for grief and stress. Alcohol consumption is also portrayed as a regular part of the characters' daily lives.

Frightening Scenes

5/5

The film is designed to be profoundly terrifying, featuring relentless psychological dread, disturbing supernatural imagery, and deeply traumatic themes that may cause significant distress.

Key Insights

Quick summary and important considerations

This is a very dark, scary movie meant only for adults that deals with intense feelings of sadness and fear.

Content Warnings

Psychological distress
Disturbing imagery
Loss of family members

Detailed Analysis

In-depth insights for parents and educators

What Parents Need to Know

Expect pervasive themes of grief, disturbing imagery, and a relentless atmosphere of dread that may leave viewers feeling anxious or unsettled.

What Kids Can Learn

No developmental benefits indicated in available information.

Key Topics Discussed

Grief
Family secrets
Fatalism

Why Parents Might Like It

The film is highly regarded by horror enthusiasts for its exceptional cinematography, tension-building craft, and powerful performances.

Positives & learning

Positive messages

0/5

The narrative focuses on inherited trauma and helplessness rather than constructive moral lessons or growth.

Role models

0/5

Characters succumb to emotional instability and fatalistic circumstances, offering no aspirational behavior or positive moral guidance.

Representation

1/5

No significant diverse representation indicated in available information.

Learning

0/5

The film functions strictly as a psychological horror experience without intentional educational objectives.

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