I can't WAIT to see this film! Glad you enjoyed elements of it :)

“It’s about who has their head together” this had to be intentional.

The first half of the movie feels like listening to your friend get yelled at by their parents

“Who has their head together and who doesn’t?” Well, I think we can all agree there’s at least one person who REALLY doesn’t.

I really loved how Peter's class's discussion tied into his character with the tragedy of not being able to change his fate.

Just a question: Has Doug ever made a "Top 10 favourite horror-movie"-list before? If not, he should definitely catch up with that.

*clicks tongue*

Its nice to see normal Doug once in a while. Still really enjoy the usual nostalgia critic reviews as well.

Less than 10 seconds in and Doug messes up the title! What a goof.

Top 11 Movies that really scared Doug!!! I'm always looking for great suggestions Thumbs up if you agree!

Now *THIS* is how all horror movies should be! Horror films, where they rely more on the atmosphere, than scares alone!

I just saw this movie with a friend, and I have to agree with Doug when he said he felt it started as "a great movie and then it becomes a good horror film." The first half actually brought tears to my eyes, dragging up how my family dealt with conflicts and a lot of the mental and emotional pain that took place because of it. The fights, though about a much different topic, just brought up so many memories of fights that I have both witnessed and took part in with my parents and siblings. It was honestly the first time a movie made me feel something so strongly that I was fighting to hold back tears since the first time I watched Old Yeller when I was about five or six... And then the second part happened which, though not bad and well filmed, just didn't have the same impact. Everything was just so well acted and interesting to watch (though slow). And then that ending... I'm not going to spoil it, but I went from holding back tears and almost walking out of the theater crying to "Spidermom, Spidermom does whatever a Spidermom does~" so yeah... That ending... I thought I was going to finish the movie feeling perfectly heavy in the heart and deeply impacted, but my friend and I left laughing (along with the two people in front of us) about Spidermom. I'm not saying that the movie was bad. In fact I felt that, over all, it was a good movie. I personally wouldn't watch it again because of exactly how close to home certain scenes hit, but that just (to me) shows how well acted everything was, how well written and filmed it was. I actually recommend it to others. Just go in there expecting to feel, as Doug said, very disturbed.

I'm easily frightened. This movie might give me a heart attack.

I wish people would quit comparing this movie to other horror movies, it has similar elements but really it’s completely different and unique and all it’s own

*”Heredity”* nice

I'm in love with Channel Awesome from the simplicity of Doug Reviews to the brilliance Nostalgia Critic, I can literally never think of a time when I have been bored watching these videos.

Currently, “Hereditary” is the best movie I’ve witnessed all year.

Fun fact: Hereditary and The Sixth Sense both have Toni Collette :3

This movie is what I wish all horror movies were like. Intense. Scary. Relentless!

Who is watching this in bed?

Heredity? I thought it was Hereditary 🤔

I have tickets to see this on Thursday. Thank you for your honest review. I can always count on you for a thorough analysis.

I've said this before and I'll say it again. Whoever's idea it was to cast people with disabilities in horror movies is a genius.

Tbh, there was a lot of foreshadowing of things to come that we did not pay attention to like the daughter saying grandma wanted a boy or the mother opening grandma books from the box. And yes, the mother is in a similar scenerio like Tyler in fight club, trying to prevent something but she did not know she was in on it all along.

Now you got me curious! i wanna check this one out now. I love both the slow, character parts that are more into the suspense and tension aspect, and also the scary scary parts XD so maybe i'll get just the right amount of both here! can't wait to see it

I was hoping that this was going to be a good movie. Now I can’t wait. We are experiencing a resurgence of good horror movies lately, and A24 deserves a lot of credit with their indie approach. These are exciting times for us horror fans.

I've heard this movie is really really creepy, glad your experience seeing it was positive Doug, and I always look forward to your reviews.

The tension in this film was palpable. There were scenes, one in particular in a car on a dark road, that I'm pretty sure I was holding my breath for like 2 minutes and had to remind myself to breathe. One of the best horror films of the year for sure.

Great review, as always. You guys should review Terry Gilliam's "Brazil".

Now you made me want to watch it :3 BTW, think you could review The Others, please?

Friendly Tip: Watch this movie in the morning and watch some cute animal videos after to cure you from the shock.

Great review. I agree with the majority of the points you made. That first half was indeed rough and unexpected but I was let down by the ending. I also commend the acting performances. All very well-done and made it that much more real.

I hope you make a detailed video about this movie. There feels to be many details and clues to the whole story and the way it’s filmmed.

"OMG THIS IS THE GREATEST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE!" ~ Chester A. Bum

Review Cats & Dogs 2, Doug. *DO IT FOR MUFFIN.*

Finally saw it - I think it can be fun to re-watch, if you do so with the realisation that the house-model turning into the room is VERY literal introduction. There weren't only clues, it's was an orchestrated scheme coming to fruition after decades (notice the specific family ilnesses and the name embroided for example).

So glad you did a review. I was skeptical about seeing this movie based on how let down I've been lately with many of the horror movies released. Now I'm excited about watching this movie, long over due.

This movie was gorgeous imo. Everything was done so right and I think it is the true definition of horror. Makes you feel uneasy with some really disturbing psychological elements with a hint of Lovecraft. It felt like a breath of fresh air with all the other junk coming out.

Hi Doug. Are you gonna do something on the BluRay release for Avatar LAB?

You perfectly described my thoughts exactly! The first half was honestly so much more effective to me.

You're my marker for what's scary because you don't scare easy

Finally- I’ve been waiting an while for a actually scary movie

I agree with you about the second half. The first half was great! Specially that scene at the end of the first act. That was disturbing. But when they started with the books I was like "Really? This is the way we are going?". It still was disturbing but the first half was building up for something less supernatural. Thanks Doug!

So Paimon has crossed into Doug at the end of this video? I'm totally on board with that going forward as a NC fan!

I just came back from the theater. Its really good. The end left me with more questions than i started with. Which i almost never like movies doing that

I'll tell you, I LOVED this movie so much. I was late to watch it but I absoluely loved it. First and second half of the movie. There are two movies out there that has scared me. Hereditary and The Exorcism Of Emily Rose. And I have seen just about everything ;)

Oh my gosh I’ve been waiting for a good horror movie to come out.. since you liked it I’m so excited to see it!!

Can't wait for a nostalgic critic review

wow, i only knew about vanilla doug. i didn't know we could get doug in bubblegum flavor too

Can you review the loses and the pest.

I didn't know you had a film review channel, Anthony. Not bad!

Now i really can't wait to see this film, this weekend

cool video, thanks for posting this. i am looking forward to seeing this.

I really loved the beginning / middle of this movie, I somewhat liked the building of the final act but honestly some of the last few scenes almost felt like they ruined the movie for me, it was starting to answer a bunch of questions but then some of the last scenes start bringing up so many more questions and new factors that i remember at a point almost at the close where after having so many questions start piling up in my head I just remember thinking "you know what, i dont care anymore." The film is certainly amazing, first half had me completely sucked in and uncomfortable while fascinated, and this issue only showed up at the very end.

First movie i ever seen that literally had me catch my breathe through certain scenes like doug said i NEVER experienced that extremely deep dread and tension,The Acting was immaculate i mean the performance of this mother was literally breathtaking its like wooah ,in my honest opinion this destroyed rosemarys baby.just incredible

Sweet shirt man.

0:03 It's HerediTARY not heredity

Have you tried the film Antichrist? It tries to be an uncomfortable film, but really doesn't pull it off

A24 knocking out of the part again!! What an amazing movie

Wow. I've not seen a nostalga critic video for a long time, and seeing doug now... anyone know if his health is holding up? He looks really ill, what happened?

Vibes of Rosemary’s Baby + Insidious + the Babadook = Hereditary

i LOVE when stuff gives me inescapable dread. that's what i need in a horror movie. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THIS TONIGHT!!!!!

Ever going to do flight of the navigator?

Certainly a very well directed and creepy film but it is getting overhyped a lot. I appreciated that there was no fake outs and jump scares. The camera work reminded me a lot of The Shining and how it allowed the images to breath and let you actually see whats going. The best parts for me were the silent moments with nail biting tension. The scariest part for me was actually near the beginning when you see the outline of the Grandma in the darkness that sent shivers down my spine. I didn't care as much for the ending but it is a good film much better then most horror movies nowaday, it definately makes you think and sticks with you. I'm in the same mind with you about watching it again I didn't think I wanted to but maybe I will give it another viewing just to see the peices being put together more clearly in the first half.

I thought of a cool discussion video you could do for NC: ‘why is toilet humor a thing?’

Glad you enjoyed it, I went and saw yesterday and was bored AF!!

Lol I had a Hereditary trailer ad at the start of the video

Funny you should release this now! I'm intending on watching it. It's good that you're giving it a good review. You should review Best F(r)iends. Just finished watching volume 2. (The same friend that bought the tickets to Best F(r)iends is probably going to be buying the tickets to Hereditary.)

5:53 "who has their *head* together" - no puns intended? ;)

Hey Doug would you ever consider reviewing the underdog movie.

Also Utah is looking pretty slick in this.

Amazing way to sum it up absolutely agree!

There are things you won't be able to unsee.

Love the shirt where can i get it

Doug... REVIEW ALIENS IN THE ATTIC!!!!

Well damn a good horror film

Great job.Nostalgia critic can you please do a review on the movie A Face In The Crowd

It was alright. There were a couple of shots and moments that did creep me out, but it didn't scare me throughout. But it also felt a bit jumbled in how everything was building and how everything connects. Yes, I did like one or two things about it, but overall, it was okay, yet nothing truly grabbed me.

You look clean damn nice haircut

I was with my mom, we were the only ones in the theatre and I was hoping for gore but my god not as much as there was. The first shock had me shaking and I think you know what I'm referring to. I walked out feeling confused but once I understood it I liked it a bit more it was just more disturbing than scary.

U definitely missed what the breakdown of the family was about for the possession

I loved Hereditary but some people fail to understand that horror is subjective. It results in them just bashing a film and telling others not to see it and that's not fair at all. Shit, I know a lot of people that find Silent Hill 2 scarier than Dead Space but I feel the complete opposite and I absolutely love both. If you don't find something scary then cool. Just don't spread false shit like "It's not scary. It sucks. Terrible movie." because then you completely disregard the sound design, cinematography and great acting.

"...there's a very distinct separation between the first half and the second half..." Doug, you scamp!

The connections between the two halves of the movie are actually quite prevalent, but subtle. The mark on the telephone pole, the deer in the road, the people smiling at their "friend" at the funeral. The whole family dynamic, and everything put into motion are being manipulated by the effects of the ending. Hard to explain without giving it away, but I think you know what I mean. She eats the cake because of suggestions by her "friend", he also acts to have her open the window to get some air. Ect..

The final scene was SO disturbing! Loved the movie!

The theater I was in when one of the characters is seen in the rafters Random guy: Oh shit! Oh shit! Random girl: Ooooooohhhhhhh nooooooooooo! My brother: "No! No! No! Get down no you get down from there get- get down from there now!" Me *laughing hysterically

I can’t wait to go see this on Friday

9:50 that became the scariest sound after those awful Ugandan knuckles memes

The movie sounds interesting but I really don't care for gore (although I love horror)...so as soon as the word "gore" was mentioned I became unsure if I should see it in the cinema. At least at home, I can fast forward through the gore. "Disturbing and uncomfortable" does sound like great horror, though.

Thank god it actually ended up delivering!

I saw it last night and I really agree with you. The first half was an excellent film and the second half is a decent horror flick. I have a lot of thoughts on it but I need time to process it all. At the very least I will be watching the first half of this film again.

Could you do a Kevin Smith film? Please?

I saw Ghost Stories; I recommend it.

You'd think he'd get the title right.

Make a list of top 11 scariest films you've seen!

Whenever I look at a video of Doug's now all I hear is, "What's so bald about this bald is that bald is really bald and bald bald bald and does a good bald being bald and it bald me bald because bald is just so bald and the bald thing about this is I really bald a lot and overall this bald is a really good bald. So that's about it, bald."

I have been debating seeing this! I’m so bad with jumpscares and such tho

*butterfly and student meme* Is this the new Nostalgia Critic?

Yo Doug, where did all of the other Channel Awesome producers go my dude?

i'm quite intrigued by now