Episode 167: Pandemonium | Hereditary (2018), Greek Tragedy & Religion

Warning: Major spoilers for Hereditary (2018) in this podcast! Don’t let us ruin this movie for you! The second installment of our spooky Halloween episode series swerves into tragic horror with Ari Aster’s 2018 directorial debut, Hereditary. An exquisite genre piece that unfolds into unexpected and deeply unsettling revelations, Hereditary may share even more in common with Greek tragedy than with its modern horror cousins like The Exorcist, The Shining, Carrie, and Rosemary’s Baby. We’ll discuss the influence of plays by Sophocles and Aeschylus on the film’s form and structure, the significance of miniatures, and the correlation between blood ties and the supernatural. Plus, come with us through a historical overview of the transition between ancient pagan religions and monotheism—and how the long-lasting implications of that transition have laid the groundwork for much of modern horror cinema. — Hey US listeners—VOTE! Go to iwillvote.com to make your voting plan in this critical election. — Support us at www.patreon.com/midnightmyth Check out our merch store for Midnight Myth, Boomerangerang, and Wheel of Ka tees and totes! Learn more, view sources and inspiration, and sign up for e-mail updates at www.midnightmyth.com Twitter Facebook Instagram If you enjoy the podcast, please consider leaving a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen!