The title hints at the terrifying idea that our fates are written into our "DNA"—or in this case, a demonic family pact. Technical Breakdown of the File Name

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"Hereditary" is a 2018 American psychological horror-thriller film written and directed by Ari Aster. The film premiered at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and received critical acclaim for its unsettling and disturbing portrayal of family trauma, grief, and mental illness.

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