Who directed the 2018 horror film Hereditary?

Ari Aster directed the 2018 horror film Hereditary.

Hereditary was Aster’s feature-film directorial debut. He also wrote the screenplay, making the film a strongly author-driven project. The story follows the Graham family after the death of its secretive grandmother, blending supernatural horror with grief, family trauma, and psychological tension.

The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2018, before receiving a wider theatrical release in June. Toni Collette stars as Annie Graham, with Gabriel Byrne, Alex Wolff, and Milly Shapiro also in major roles. Aster’s direction is noted for its controlled pacing, unsettling visual details, and use of miniature models as part of the story.

Hereditary is sometimes confused with Aster’s second feature, Midsommar, which he also wrote and directed. Midsommar was released in 2019 and moved its horror setting from a family home to a remote Swedish commune, but both films examine intense emotional and family pressures.