Movies like Hereditary

Set in the 1630s, The Witch invites viewers to experience the chilling tale of a family who confronts the forces of evil in their remote New England farm. Its commitment to atmospheric tension and its unsettling play on family dynamics will resonate with viewers who are drawn to the visceral horror and familial themes of Hereditary.

Blending horror with sharp social commentary, Get Out provides a tense, psychological thriller about a young African American man meeting his white girlfriend's family. The film's use of unsettling discoveries and its tight storytelling mirror the compelling narrative style seen in Hereditary.

Directed by Ari Aster, the same mind that brought you Hereditary, Midsommar presents a similarly unsettling psychological experience wrapped in a brightly lit, pastoral nightmare. Fans of Hereditary will appreciate the slow-building tension and the exploration of grief, as well as Aster's hauntingly beautiful artistic direction.

Focusing on paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, The Conjuring offers a based-on-true-events haunting of a family's farmhouse. This film provides the kind of unsettling scares and well-crafted story that viewers who enjoyed Hereditary's dark look at family and supernatural elements can appreciate.

Serving as a cornerstone of psychological horror, Rosemary's Baby tells the story of a young mother-to-be who begins to suspect an evil conspiracy against her and her unborn child. The sense of paranoia and dread will feel familiar to fans of Hereditary, with both movies leaving a lasting impact on the genre.

Presenting a unique and existential take on the horror genre, It Follows follows a young woman plagued by a mysterious curse. Fans of Hereditary's creeping dread and innovative horror will value the film's original concept and atmospheric tension.

Delving into the psychological distress of a widow and her son, The Babadook explores themes of grief and the supernatural. Like Hereditary, it features an intense portrayal of a family unraveling, with horror that is as much emotional as it is terrifying.