HEREDITARY (2018) IS SO SCARY!! Gen Z Movie Reaction | A24 | Ari Aster

Hereditary Movie Reaction! Jacqueline Valentine and her friend Ethan sit down for a first-time watch and reaction to the deeply unsettling horror film Hereditary. In this video, they share their live reactions, commentary, analysis, scene breakdowns, and a full spoiler discussion while exploring one of the most disturbing modern horror films to come from A24. Written and directed by Ari Aster — who would later go on to create Midsommar and Beau Is Afraid — Hereditary tells the story of a family struggling with grief after the death of their secretive grandmother. As the family tries to cope, strange and horrifying events begin to unfold, slowly revealing that something far darker may be tied to their bloodline. The film features an incredible cast led by Toni Collette (The Sixth Sense, Little Miss Sunshine, Knives Out) alongside Gabriel Byrne (The Usual Suspects, End of Days), Milly Shapiro, Alex Wolff (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, Old, Oppenheimer), and Ann Dowd (Garden State, The Handmaid's Tale). During the reaction, Jacqueline and Ethan dive into many of the film’s most shocking and memorable moments, including the uncomfortable family dinner confrontation, Annie’s emotional breakdowns, the unsettling support group scene, Peter’s painful injury moment, the terrifying possession sequences, the disturbing supernatural implications surrounding Charlie, and the infamous car scene that shocked audiences worldwide. They also explore the film’s deeper themes of trauma, grief, family curses, and occult influence that make Hereditary such a powerful psychological horror experience. Stick around as Jacqueline and Ethan discuss what makes this film so effective, break down the symbolism and hidden meanings, and share their thoughts on why Hereditary continues to be considered one of the most intense horror movies of the last decade. NOTE FOR YOUTUBE: All footage shown from Hereditary is taken from a fictional dramatic horror film. Any references to violence or mature subject matter are part of the movie’s narrative and are not real. #Hereditary #A24 #AriAster #ToniCollette #AlexWolff #GabrielByrne #AnnDowd #A24Horror #PsychologicalHorror #HorrorFilm #ScaryMovies #HorrorFans #MovieReaction #FirstTimeWatching #FilmAnalysis #MovieBreakdown #HorrorDiscussion #DramaticTuesday #MovieCommentary #ModernHorror Follow me on Instagram for more: instagram.com/jacqvalentine @Jacqvalentine