Two of the summer’s most acclaimed sleeper hits both land on disc this week, along with a big, better-than-usual comic book blockbuster and an unsung gem of a rom-com on Netflix. And this week’s catalogue Blu-ray recommendations include the twin pillars of world cinema: Ingmar Bergman and Sylvester Stallone. ON NETFLIX Black Panther: Ryan Coogler’s […]
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‘Hereditary’ is A24’s Biggest Box Office Hit Worldwide
Much was made about Hereditary‘s very negative CinemaScore, but it seems that was much ado about nothing. Because the terrifying horror film has become indie powerhouse A24’s highest grossing film worldwide. Audiences really wanted to see Toni Collette lose her mind on screen! Ari Aster‘s received almost universal critical acclaim, and the early festival buzz sent the hype […]
‘Hereditary’ Proves Satanists Just Aren’t Scary Anymore
The new horror movie is very frightening—but not entirely because of its occult twist. https://media.wired.com/photos/5b4796c7554d241659edeb7a/master/pass/hereditary_SCREENSHOT_6_edit.jpg
Film reviews: Hereditary, Studio 54 and The Happy Prince
[unable to retrieve full-text content] AFTER A gruesome couple of decades, the horror genre appears to be getting back on its feet. A few months after Jordan Peele won an Oscar for Get Out, Hereditary provides further evidence that the scary movie is about to enter a golden age.
‘Hereditary’ Spoiler Review: Family is Horror
(In our Spoiler Reviews, we take a deep dive into a new release and get to the heart of what makes it tick…and every story point is up for discussion. In this entry: Ari Aster’s Hereditary.) In its opening days, Hereditary has sailed past tracking expectations and earned A24 its biggest weekend release yet. Ari Aster’s indie […]
Hereditary is catnip for fans of slow-burn horror movies
Enlarge / Creepy kid is creepy. (credit: A24) Every summer, stowed between the latest sequel to ComicBook Man Saves Everything and Johnny Depp Fights Special FX, Hollywood tries to sneak at least one interesting horror film into cineplexes. This week, we get Hereditary, a brilliant (and rare) mid-summer take on the slow-burn horror genre. What, […]
Daily Podcast: Interview With ‘Hereditary’ Star Toni Collette
On the June 8, 2018 episode of /Film Daily, /Film senior writer Ben Pearson presents an interview with Oscar-nominated actress Toni Collette, the star of Ari Aster‘s terrifying new horror film, Hereditary. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on iTunes, Google Play, Overcast, Spotify and all the popular podcast apps (here is the RSS URL if […]
Let Toni Collette Terrify You With This ‘Hereditary’ Promo
If you’re not hyped enough for Hereditary yet, please enjoy this incredible promo featuring Toni Collette unleashing all her pent-up rage and fury. It’s effective as hell, and darn scary too boot. Can we fast-forward to the release date for this already? Check out the Hereditary promo below. My excitement for Hereditary is getting out of control at this […]
High blood pressure: Is it hereditary? Nine at risk groups of hypertension
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than one in four adults in the UK, but many won’t realise they have it. Symptoms are rarely noticeable, but it’s important to have it checked to avoid serious complications. The causes of high blood pressure are not certain, but there are several factors that can […]
‘Hereditary’ Trailer: One of 2018’s Freakiest Horror Movies
When a new horror movie invites immediate comparisons from critics to The Witch and Kill List, it has my attention. So Ari Aster‘s Hereditary had my complete and undivided attention the moment in premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. But now that the first trailer for this film arrived, it has all of my attention and […]