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6Nov. 4, 2021 | The Eagle | csceagle.com Lifestyles

“Hereditary” should not be watched alone

 By Adeline Beason

Sta Editor

For Halloween, I did a movie marathon. Yet, for all the predictable screams and screeching violins, one movie went above and beyond: “Hereditary.” Directed by horror newbie Ari Aster, “Hereditary” chronicles the unraveling of the Graham family as they learn about their dark ancestry after their hermit grandmother’s death. Unlike traditional horror movies, “Hereditary” uses occasional scares and frequent low lighting to trick the viewer into thinking a “monster” is there. e setting is reminiscent of a doll-house, each room depicted as a cross-section rather than a full space. is reminds the audience that, try as they might, the Graham family are being manipulated like dolls and have no control over the situation.

At rst, the evil forces controlling the characters are dismissed to mental illness, the product of grief after grandma’s funeral. However, as we watch “freak” accidents grow in both frequency and gore, it is obvious that this is just a facade.

Annie, the mother, appears to grow more and more deluded throughout the movie, but after a second viewing, I realized that she had in fact caught on to the truth and was only trying to save her doomed family. As a viewer, you struggle to nd a character to root for because it becomes impossible to tell who is good and who is evil. In this way, “Hereditary” creates a sense of discomfort and dread rather than the cheap jump-scares of its counterparts.

I found it hard to sleep after watching but not because I was afraid of the dark, but because I felt guilty for having witnessed something so disturbing. If you are a fan of slasher icks, “Hereditary” might be the lm that expands your horizon. While there is plenty of gore and violence, it is always coupled with context that makes you think critically about what is happening. is may sound like a bore, but it is well worth it for the under-your-skin lingering fear this movie will leave you with. e strategic lighting, set and character design leaves room for your imagination to ll in the gaps (perhaps with something even scarier) without taking away from the plot. at said, this movie is not for the faint of heart. It was directed by Ari Aster, creator of (now infamous) “Midsommar,” one of the most frightening lms of the decade. If you are thinking of adding it to your horror movie watchlist, make sure to bring a friend.

The Eagle & RLA host chili feed

Photo by Adeline Beason

Quinn Koop, 19, sophomore of Madrid, smiles at Erik Hakans, 21, junior of Deluth, Minnasota, The Eagle Chili Feed, Friday at 4:30 p.m. in the Hub.

Photo by Adeline Beason

Jaylee Shaw, 19, sophomore of Sidney, smiles at friends as she eats a cinnamon roll during The Eagle Chili Feed, Friday at 4:30 p.m. in the Hub.

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