HEREDITARY | Ari Aster, Milly Shapiro & Alex Wolff talk about their experience making the movie

[@FilmIsNowEpicMovieZone]

Hereditary - Ari Aster, Milly Shapiro & Alex Wolff Interview

[@tomb4368]

This makes me feel less physiologically abused

[@theravensdahlia]

SAME!!

[@lilarose3285]

ME

[@DJKBueno]

I think I'll be able to sleep a little better tonight. A little.

[@SquareNoggin]

Yeah man, they don't usually get to me anymore but folks were telling me this movie gets to everybody. And boy did it... And the best palette cleanser to help you sleep after a movie has unsettled you to your core is to watch interviews with the actors. And I needed to see Charlie alive and happy. That was important. Of all the fucked up things in this movie her death .. goddamn it's still bothering me. And I thought she might look pretty in an offbeat, unique kind of way - sure enough she does.

[@whitespirit26]

@@SquareNoggin I felt worst for poor Peter. Can never, ever watch the ending again, only find comfort in imagining comforting him.

[@CatLives9]

She's adorable and so charismatic. Milly Shapiro left an impact in this film along with Toni Collette.

[@bradmclean4988]

Impact. HA

[@Apollucas]

See what you did there.

[@ocean_monster1]

I love her answer about her character Charlie: "she's not like anyone else, otherworldly creature who is out-of-place". What at first seems to be description of someone who is kinda weird, alienated, but really she lowkey gives a spoiler without spoiling anything- that line, you understand that it's actually LITERAL after seeing the movie. XD She describes both Charlie as well as Paimon. And that's the character, because Charlie is Paimon, in a body that doesn't suit Paimon, but still. She comes off as a witty, quick-thinking lady here for sure

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

I was so sad we never got to know Charlie lol

[@pillandatti5043]

The way alex had the look on his face when he's attacked by paimon in class is brilliantly terrifying

[@Marcell2aG]

I think that stuck with me more than anything else in this movie. So incredibly unsettling.

[@yomie1981]

I'm watching this only because I'm too scared to fall asleep after watching the movie. This helps me realise it's all made up!

[@iansteeler1977]

girl me fucking too this shit ruined me

[@christinebrett4825]

@@iansteeler1977 scared me to death and I watched it at 1pm. Haven't seen a good scary film like that for years. The VVITCH was very creepy, but not as frightening as this one!

[@shellbell57]

same fuck

[@connieroxanne368]

Jonas N same goes here lol😂

[@lailafrances1]

Me too

[@railimarotto2561]

How the actress for Charlie describes her character is so perfect because Charlie was actually Paiman all along.

[@GeorgeMillerUSA]

What?

[@natasha1976tnmh]

Yes she was. She gave a clue when she told her mom that her grandmother wanted her to be a boy. Great movie.

[@ocean_monster1]

Yes- I love her answer about her character Charlie: "she's not like anyone else, otherworldly creature who is out-of-place". What at first seems to be description of someone who is kinda weird, alienated, but really she lowkey gives a spoiler without spoiling anything- that line, you understand that it's actually LITERAL after seeing the movie. XD She describes both Charlie as well as Paimon. And that's the character, because Charlie is Paimon, in a body that doesn't suit Paimon, but still. She comes off as a witty, quick-thinking lady here for sure

[@SquareNoggin]

Yeah I don't know about that though. She was in the process of becoming Paiman I think, being groomed to become Paiman, or to be a host to Paiman. But that final night was part of the ritual I think, the completion of the ritual, and before that point the demon hadn't fully manifested yet. Obviously there was a change of plans at some point (at several points actually - Annie's brother was meant to be Paiman initially but he killed himself and blamed his mother for putting "someone" inside him, which we're initially meant to believe was just paranoid schizophrenia but ultimately was actually a pretty noble act on his part, killing himself, the host, to deny these cultists the opportunity to summon this demon), but I just wonder what was the point of that final ritual and the cultists celebrating his ascension from Hell if he had already been present in Charlie's body the whole time? Was it just that they needed a replacement because she died? If that was the case, then why bring him into the world if he's just going to inhabit a little girl that's just going to live like a normal little girl who's just a bit strange and offputting? Surely Paiman's plans for his worldly arrival would he more sinister than that... Her grandmother was just preparing her, probably because Annie denied her access to her firstborn son (which we know Paiman prefers) and had maybe set up some kind of satanic link. But I got the impression that Charlie's soul was still present, that she was just there to play a role in the ultimate manifestation that happens at the end. She had been raised from birth to be a conduit for this demon, and likely had some kind of relationship with the demon throughout her life, hence the strange behavior, decapitating the bird, etc. But there was a little girl somewhere in there, whereas at the end Peter's soul is fully gone, and his body is fully inhabited by the demon. Which we can only assume will be used in some kind of apocalyptic reckoning as Paiman and the cultists bring about hell on earth... or something along those lines.

[@whitespirit26]

I don't think either of them were fully possessed, because they didn't act like it. They did, however, clearly show that Paimon influenced them at different times.

[@gonzacollao]

I love how these people who seem so nice and kind are responsible for something so gruesome and unsettling, lmao

[@karianawyatt1246]

Saw this last night and could barely fall asleep. Now that's horror!

[@deliriumcb5959]

The best kind of horror. A masterwork.

[@nebulawings]

I felt paralyzed XD

[@barikisumohammed7576]

I just watched it and it feels like e buzzing of flies in my room,I couldn't finish it

[@bvnny5274]

Yeah I just saw it and now I ain’t gonna sleep for another 50 hours

[@ravishingravi]

It is great to see Ari Aster listen to them as an audience and not the creator of their characters.

[@drakashrakenburgproduction5369]

The moment you realize Alex Wolff was in the Naked Brothers Band...

[@Animals_As_Leaders]

His naked brothers were in the film... 😳

[@nevermindgaming6848]

Yeah no shit

[@Mrs.Garza1993]

The movie. As it went on and on. My throat swelled up, then it fell into my heart. Then my heart fell in my stomach. Then I shit it all emotionally.

[@DavidaVeddar]

Same

[@Liltroublegrrl4eva]

My stomach clenched up and was cramping because of nerves. I was literally saying, “ow” and my friend was like, “are you alright?”

[@DavidaVeddar]

I was actually crying so hard I was dry heaving- when she finds Charlie and then she's on the floor hysterical about the pain - I found my son dead in his bed 3 days after his 16th birthday. I was absolutely out of my mind with grief, I just mentally broke. Toni Collete seriously deserves an Oscar nomination at LEAST. She nailed it.

[@Liltroublegrrl4eva]

Amy Burgess I’m so sorry about your son❤️

[@DavidaVeddar]

Charlanne Mccarthy thank you so much for your kind words, I appreciate that. I didn't want to get too personal but having found the ultimate horror in real life, so many movies act like you heal or move on but her pain was exactly spot on, she's a brilliant actress.

[@tamannakhan6177]

Oh god I can’t shake off this movie

[@GoeticJeffy666]

Milly Shapiro is so sweet, smart, ambitious and cute. Amazing actress, even with little dialogue in the film she performed wonderful. And even though she's not in this interview, Toni Collette....I DON'T HAVE WORD for her performance...it was simply mindblowing. The crying, the emotions, facial expressions (the way she portrayed a grieving mother) was Oscar worthy.

[@kenbibi7631]

Stranger Things should have a story arc for Dustin's twin sister to come into play... Such talented and adorable girl!

[@onepieceguy2659]

I thought exact the same thing while watching 😂😂😂

[@bodilsoldeberg5412]

I don't know what it is... I can't explain it.... but there's something about Alex that just makes me want to give it to him...

[@sevenfoldmusic9203]

Alex a daddy

[@MarinaAndTheDevil]

A papi

[@brodyschum]

YOU GUYS HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I expected that to be sweet and cute and then....Wow.

[@barikisumohammed7576]

Me too,I love how he acted

[@miraculousronpa9028]

What the actual fuck-

[@imrickyrolls5461]

This is one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. The story is so layered that it must be rewatched multiple times to fully appreciate its message. It’s like a puzzle piecing all the information together. Truly brilliant cinema. I came to the conclusion that the ultimate message, is basically what it says on the tin... it’s hereditary. But for the Graham’s, what they have inherited from generations that came before them is hell on earth. Unbeknownst to the Graham family, they all have the Demon Paimon running through their bloodline. (Only the cult are aware of this fact and orchestrate every scenario to help Paimon get a male host) Annie, Peter and Charlie each have their personal “self”, but also in them they have a demon soul bursting to break free and take full control of the host. This excludes the father, who is somewhat a literal and metaphorical saint throughout the movie. We are watching a war of Good vs Evil taking place within each of the main characters. Each one from the mother’s bloodline is tainted with this Demon who ultimately wants to be a male and be the sole ruler / king Paimon, and will kill even its own family members to get there. Annie sleep walking is actually Paimon taking control. This is why she attempts to burn them while they sleep. It’s Paimon trying to destroy any threat to his throne. Even subconsciously, Annie has resentment towards Peter as he is ultimately a better host for Paimon and Annie knows this, subconsciously. You can see they each have basically a split personality. Their true self, and also their inherited Demonic bloodline. It makes you question your own family history and how little we know of where we originally come from, what runs through our own bloodline?? This is ultimately what cut to the core of me after studying this film. Absolute masterful piece of art from Ari Aster. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 way more stuff happens that ties in with this theory but you need to see it for yourself to fully appreciate it. I highly recommend you watch this movie multiple times, it will change you. Thanks for stopping by 💋

[@CrazyManhog]

We are blessed by the lord thank God. But man they would've been fine if they prayed and went to church.

[@lizardfishmanbearpig1818]

I agree with everything you say except the sleeping bit. I think that was her subconscious trying to save her family for their ultimate fate. Besides, if she burned them while sleep walking paimon would have no male host.

[@amberavenged579]

Ari did an EXCELLENT job at traumatizing people with this film. This is so much more than a horror movie and I love it.

[@tatamitani]

I actually almost never listened to Actors and Directors and looked up for long interviews with those individuals ever before.. And now I see myself wanting more of the mind and people behind this piece of emotional art.. One of the best cult movies I see becoming a heritage of the genre in the future!

[@user-ik1dn]

i’m watching this because i’m scared shitless after watching it and i need to reassure myself that it’s fake

[@smashingtulips]

“i just wanna poison peoples’ brains.” *JOB WELL DONE I WATCHED THIS MOVIE WEEKS AGO AND I’M STILL FUCKED UP*

[@clrcec.9158]

The way Annie yelled to Peter at the dinner table and the part where she knocked her head to the door attic was so scary 😭 I can't breathe

[@R18matt]

Possibly the best movie of the last decade. So well thought out and put together, everything has purpose. Can watch it again and again and pick up little things you missed. Also, the foreshadowing is second to none. Really nice work

[@hashashlee3166]

Such a good movie, but very disturbing

[@christinebrett4825]

Yes very. When she was banging her head against the attic door, my partner, typical man never gets frightened .... said oh my God this is so scary!

[@padewa8gaming]

@@christinebrett4825 that was funny tho

[@christinebrett4825]

@@padewa8gaming no.......scary!!! 🙂🙂😁

[@Fibromatose]

Hereditary is the perfect example of what an horror movie is supposed to be

[@seancorrigan7448]

Terrific performances from both of them and a great film too!

[@vaibhavdlxit1050]

Disturbing fact is that Paimon is a real mythological demon... Also im happy to see charlie with her head on the right place

[@Tamsin_bear]

Milly Shapiro is an amazing actress. I was amazed by all of the actors but especially Milly. Charlie was creepy as hell.

[@ju2545]

It wasn’t Charlie. It was Paimon in Charlie’s body.

[@thyshallrunitup5297]

This movie really f*cked me over man....

[@trayas2272]

Alex is so much more handsome like this, just being himself. He has a lovely smile too!

[@RobertSlover]

the innocents 1961 is absolutely haunting and the soundtrack unforgettable.

[@cawemarqs]

He's so attractive and gorgeous. I think I fell in love for him.

[@kriptoniteXD]

Immediatly after the "sound question" I mouth click ahah

[@vaibhavdlxit1050]

Lord paimon is in u

[@togetherwecantogethericant1218]

Damn, Ari's voice is really good for ASMR

[@ayumis5452]

I came here just to make sure that Peter and Charlie are alive and sane

[@-khushlush]

Same😂😂

[@katbrewster7935]

This was the most scariest tripped out movie I had ever seen. Amazing acting guys love y'all 💗💗😍

[@prodeddy30.]

Idk why I watched this movie on a school night

[@noorsyafizawati5442]

She's beautiful 🥺😭❤️❤️❤️

[@emilydushan6386]

I like Milly so much. I'd wanna see her in very many movies else. Sne is a beautiful and charismatic person

[@arrumdawo9967]

Cluck. Goosebumps and can't sleep

[@alfobrien7794]

Now nobody will see this but the end of this movie IS LIKE WHA-

[@ericoliver1603]

wow...milly is beautiful

[@CrazyManhog]

Idk if was just me but I saw As in the rooms indicating the actress name Ari But I'm glad these people never died....

[@heyammakkawi]

Charlie is sooo cute

[@veese.puffss1592]

✨ Alex Wolff ✨

[@makaylanicole4530]

YUP

[@shellbell57]

tbh, great movie but wish i hadn’t watched it. *cluck*

[@lilarose3285]

Same

[@tonywords6713]

really cool stuff. anymore I get excited just to see people passionate about making something, AND working hard for it in the process.. Besides being funny, sad, smart... etc.

[@willtheww2collector742]

Probably THE most disturbing film ever made. I only watched out of curiosity, but I regret it, as afterwards I couldn't sleep for a few months. I also felt so disturbed I think it affected me mentally. I wouldn't reccomed if your easily shaken.

[@vaibhavdlxit1050]

7:46, the most disturbing point in this video

[@Sel-j6p]

I barely saw some parts of the movie of course they were the most traumatic I’ve ever seen. I had to watch an interview or something to see that sweet Molly(Charlie) was alright, honestly couldn’t stop thinking about it and I cried like I baby. Probably because her character reminds me of my little sister being so shy and awkward...I’m relieved she’s doing well

[@worriedmary6368]

She's 100% right about that noise 😖

[@swimmachica]

the way Ari is watching them is 👀

[@paduanicoc.7019]

is what??

[@Pthumerian01]

Its crazy to me that that is the same Alex Wolff from the Naked Brothers Band

[@Giewsaregen0cidalh0res]

I thought that was the kid from the strangers things😂😂😂

[@isabelborrego553]

Nur La grande same😂

[@tomb4368]

DUSTIN

[@jehehjwruiditdtivu7080]

THANKYOU SOMEONE THAT AGREES

[@jacksmall2221]

Both actors have Cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD).

[@RaeRaee882]

By far one of the most disturbing and truly frightening movies I've seen in a very long time. I'm still a little creeped out after watching it 2 days ago. Highly recommend if you're into some fucked up shit lol

[@farmageddon2978]

that girl looks like the dude from stranger things

[@user-jc5lf6sf7g]

5:18 perfectly describes all of his films... and why I hate them so much

[@MsTinkerbelle87]

I loved the movie but we really didn’t get enough time with Charlie to mourn her I guess that was the point? It’s the only part that makes no sense…

[@idontdovarioustasks]

The family probably felt the same, everyone seemed estranged from each other.

[@LynxDash_123]

The hills have eyes

[@hereticandlazer7681]

I watched this and know i could sleep better like. I thought charlie died

[@hashashlee3166]

The scene when her head falls off 🤮

[@tomb4368]

Luis Alberto Pérez Nájera I agree it was more physiologically scary

[@bradmclean4988]

Calling other noobs doesn't make you look smart.

[@robingroves5472]

It didn't fall as much as get whomped off her neck like she was hit with a louisville slugger.

[@PoppunkandBooks]

Luis Alberto Pérez Nájera To be fair, you have to have a very high IQ to understand Rick and Morty. The humour is extremely subtle, and without a solid grasp of theoretical physics most of the jokes will go over a typical viewers head. There’s also Ricks nihilist-

[@christinebrett4825]

The scene when his Mum is bashing her head again and again

[@joebertrand3784]

Best horror ever made🙀🙀🙀

[@stingerfan30]

great movie and very disturbing but I still rate the Exorcist as the most scariest movie I've ever seen and this is a close second.

[@Pepsilepi]

One thing i really hate is that i don't understand the end of the movie

[@apothecurio]

Re watch it. Do some research on Paimon. The biggest problem with the movie is that some of the information is so subtle that its super hard to notice it. But all the information is there to make the movie have logic.

[@whitespirit26]

Read the IMDB trivia, it's easier and faster.

[@ChaziChaz89]

I think I really needed to watch this after seeing the film. Just a calm, little funny, regular questions, talking ..... *sigh

[@bellastram]

But were y’all there for the Naked Brothers Band

[@nilanthikanapathipillai6738]

Milly is incredibly interesting looking...and interesting per se

[@taljsingh]

4:11 lmfao she thinks she sharon stone

[@daemonicnimrod4772]

I think Milly Shapiro is actually quite an attractive and enchanting young lady

[@vigneshg2935]

F*cking great actors. Wtf

[@areyewell450]

After I watched this movie i was up all night. Now this is what I call a horror movie!

[@clubsnatcher]

Their both fabulous actors but it's too bad that they're so obviously not siblings. *Edit: in a physical sense

[@mayonnaise7547]

It was never discussed that they had the same father tho

[@clubsnatcher]

@@mayonnaise7547 That's a stretch but o k

[@subscribeormaskwontsaveyou9266]

If i was peter and my sister and mom died i would just die

[@giuffre714]

He kinda did : )

[@ferbious9178]

Macbeth by hamlet

[@sapphicmoonie]

am i the only one who did not find it scary at all?! like i wasn’t affected by it..

[@Moon-bo3jh]

ALEX WOLFF!!!!!!?????????? i have never come across this person because i am not really into this stuff but i thinks its interseting, BUT. i am called EMMA WOLFF, and my brother is called ALEX WOLFF and my brother looks very similar to this person....

[@Pepsilepi]

I wouldn't say the movie is scary it's more wierd but it is still a really,really good movie

[@LokeshThakur]

why did they make alex look like a mexican boy in the movie? his skin color is light here, and 50 shades of brown in the movie

[@bodilsoldeberg5412]

who cares?

[@LokeshThakur]

well cause it doesn't fit the movie, parents were caucasian, his skin color is naturally fair, so its valid to ask why the director/producer would make the effort to change it purposefully, instead of leaving it as is.

[@bodilsoldeberg5412]

mhhh... still, who cares? if he has the talent and is the right person for the role ... then why does it bother you so much? now if he was Vietnamese or a really black African dude you might have a point but he's slightly one shade a bit tanner than white ... so what's the big deal?

[@LokeshThakur]

dude "one shade a bit tanner"? he looks like he managed to climb trumps wall shortly after attending a quinceanera. And i have nothing against it, im just saying it is odd that they made that decision.

[@MsTm02]

Lokesh Thakur whew the racism jumped out of ya huh?

[@breath56]

Nice legs

[@idontdovarioustasks]

She's underage, careful.

[@barnabaskomlati3633]

OMG, Shapiro is so sexy,but in the film...ohhhh 😢😢😢