Question 1

Why did Toni Collette break her rule about not doing dark films for Hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Toni Collette had told her agent she only wanted to do comedies, but she loved the Hereditary script so much she couldn't turn it down.

Question 2

What unusual preparation did Ari Aster do for the characters before writing the screenplay?

Accepted Answer

Ari Aster wrote detailed biographies and backstories for all of the characters before even writing the screenplay.

Question 3

Which major film festivals was Hereditary an official selection for in 2018?

Accepted Answer

Hereditary was an official selection at the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW Film Festival, and São Paulo International Film Festival in 2018.

Question 4

What did Ari Aster think about Utah's mountains for the film's setting?

Accepted Answer

Ari Aster liked Utah for the film because he thought its mountains are beautiful and breathtaking, but also menacing and ominous.

Question 5

What disturbing event triggers the Leigh family's unraveling in Hereditary?

Accepted Answer

Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage, driving them to the brink of madness.

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