Hereditary

The film opens with a scenic view from a workshop window, setting an eerie tone. Steve Graham wakes his children, Peter and Charlie, as they prepare for their grandmother Ellen's funeral, showcasing the somber atmosphere surrounding the family.

At the funeral, Annie delivers a heartfelt eulogy for her mother, expressing her deep emotions. However, the moment is disrupted by Charlie's strange behavior, as she clucks and sketches a bizarre drawing, hinting at her troubled state.

Later, Annie and Charlie discuss their grandmother's legacy, where Charlie reveals a disturbing thought about Ellen's desire for a male grandchild. This conversation leaves Annie feeling confused about the implications of Charlie's anxieties now that Ellen has passed.

That night, while looking through a memory book in her workshop, Annie experiences a haunting vision of her mother. This supernatural encounter begins to unravel Annie’s stability and sets off a series of unsettling events.

In a bizarre incident at school, a bird flies into Charlie's classroom window and ends up dead. Outside, Charlie decapitates the bird, showcasing her morbid curiosity which further complicates her mental state.

Steve discovers that Ellen's grave has been desecrated but chooses not to inform Annie, adding to the family's secrets. Meanwhile, Annie begins attending a grief counseling group to cope with her mother's troubling past.

As Charlie experiences increasingly strange phenomena, including a mysterious light in her bedroom, Annie's art draws attention from a gallery owner. This intersection of creativity and paranormal suggests deeper connections to Annie's troubled family lineage.

Peter attends a party hoping to connect with his classmate Bridget, leaving Charlie behind. The night turns tragic when Charlie accidentally consumes an allergenic chocolate cake, leading to a severe medical emergency.

In a frantic rush to the hospital, Peter swerves to avoid an animal, leading to a horrific crash that decapitates Charlie. The shocking aftermath leaves Peter devastated and forces the family to confront their darkest fears.

Following Charlie's funeral, the family's grief becomes palpable, intensifying the isolation Annie feels. As tension rises, Peter experiences panic attacks, highlighting the family's fragile emotional state.

Annie meets Joan at a support group where they bond over the loss of their children. Joan's understanding gives Annie a temporary reprieve from her pain, but also leads her down a darker path.

Annie's mental health deteriorates as she confides in Joan about her children's troubling behaviors. This confession triggers a painful reminder of her family's history filled with sleepwalking and visions of destruction.

Joan introduces Annie to the concept of a séance, claiming it can allow communication with the dead. Annie becomes obsessed with reaching out to Charlie, leading to escalating supernatural incidents.

As Annie's actions summon dark entities, she uncovers a disturbing symbol linked to a demon named Paimon, revealing the family's cursed legacy. This discovery spirals the family further into horror and despair.

In a chilling conclusion, Peter confronts his reality amidst dark forces and a sinister family secret. The film culminates in a harrowing acceptance of his fate tied to the evil legacy of Paimon, leaving a haunting impact on viewers.