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🕯️ Episode Summary

This week, Ambrose and Kelly crack open one of the most disturbing modern horror films — Ari Aster’s Hereditary. From the gut-wrenching screams of Toni Collette to that unforgettable attic scene, they dig deep into the film’s raw exploration of grief, guilt, and fate. It’s family trauma turned into full-blown occult horror — and we’re not holding anything back.

The duo dives into behind-the-scenes stories, production details, and the performances that left both cast and crew emotionally wrecked. You’ll learn why Hereditary crawls under your skin, how the dollhouse visuals turned into a metaphor for control, and what makes Aster’s refusal to offer closure so brilliantly cruel.

Then, in the Critic’s Crypt, Ambrose and Kelly trade thoughts on what worked, what didn’t, and how Hereditary manages to make dinner conversations scarier than demonic possession.

🔦 Highlights

• Why Hereditary’s real horror is grief, not demons
• Toni Collette’s performance that shook audiences (and maybe deserved an Oscar)
• Alex Wolff’s intense method acting and on-set injuries
• The miniature sets that symbolized control, fate, and family doom
• Ari Aster’s obsession with precision and emotional pain
• The attic scene that haunts even the cast
• Final Coffin Salute ratings: Ambrose – 4/5, Kelly – 3/5

💀 In the Critic’s Crypt

Ambrose and Kelly go head-to-head on pacing, symbolism, and the infamous cult ending. Is Hereditary a masterpiece of psychological terror or an emotional mugging disguised as art? Either way, it leaves you checking your ceiling before bed.

🕯️ Final Thoughts

Is King Paimon the real villain—or is the true curse the trauma we inherit?
Grab your flashlight, Survivors. We’re heading back into the dark.

🎧 Listen Now

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your scares.
Join the conversation — what’s your Hereditary moment that still haunts you?

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