Hereditary (Spooky Szn)

Spooky Szn rolls on on We Drink & We Watch Things as we move from the meta-slasher thrills of Woodsboro straight into Ari Aster’s masterclass in psychological terror and familial dread: Hereditary. Released in 2018, this modern horror masterpiece proved that a film can be deeply traumatic, devastatingly sad, and utterly terrifying all at the same time. To summon the necessary strength to process the Graham family's tragic descent, we are sipping on a custom cocktail by Mackenzie called "Hail Paimon" - a dark, rich Boulevardier variation blending bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth, and a dash of chocolate bitters over a single rock. It is complex, spirit-forward, and carries a bitter, lingering finish that stays with you long after the glass is empty. This week, we unpack Ari Aster’s extraordinary directorial debut and how he uses grief to build unbearable tension. We praise Toni Collette’s astonishing, snubbed-by-the-Oscars performance as Annie Graham, Alex Wolff’s harrowing portrayal of Peter, and Milly Shapiro’s iconic turn as Charlie. We break down the incredible miniature set design, analyze that jaw-dropping telephone pole sequence, and discuss the eerie, slow-burn cult mythology leading up to one of the most wild, disturbing final acts in horror history. If you still flinch whenever you hear a tongue-click in a dark room, or if you want to hear us breakdown a movie that genuinely left us shaken, hit play now. We are blending our reverence for modern horror cinema with our usual casual banter, keeping Spooky Szn moving into terrifying new depths. This episode VIDEO is live on YouTube AND Spotify! Follow us on Instagram to get ep sneak peaks and find out what's coming up. DM us what you want to hear about next! Interested in what we're watching off the pod? Check out Mackenzie or Lemar's Letterboxd!