Who was in the attic in Hereditary?

Charlie's head gets cut off, so the body of the grandmother–placed in the Graham's attic by the cult members–is likewise decapitated, and Annie, while possessed beyond hope, is seen floating in the rafters and cutting her own head off (the moment that's given me the most nightmares).
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Why does the girl click her tongue in Hereditary?

The clicking is a way to suppress her inability to deal with emotions—the click signifying that Charlie's mind has bottled up and compartmentalized her emotions and thoughts she hasn't dealt with.
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Who was the guy in the doorway in Hereditary?

The smiling naked man that Peter (Alex Wolff) sees in the doorway at the back end of the film is the same man who was smiling at Peter at his grandmother's funeral at the front end of the film. The chocolate bar that Charlie is eating in the scene where she's snipping off the dead bird's head is a Dove chocolate bar.
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How did Annie Get in the attic Hereditary?

It is very likely for one of the cultists that opens the attic door for Annie. Please refer to this captured image from the movie. It was taken right after Peter escaped into the attic and before Annie gets in.
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Why did the mom cut her head off in Hereditary?

Annie completely cut ties with her after Peter was born, not wanting him to have any influence over him, but there was an attempt at reconciliation when Charlie was born.
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What is the secret in Hereditary?

The ending of Hereditary reveals that Annie Graham's (Toni Collette) mother Ellen Leigh (referred to as Leigh from this point forward) is the queen of a cult whose sole purpose is to conjure Paimon, one of the eight kings of Hell, into a male host.
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Why does Charlie look weird in Hereditary?

She pointed out that while filming Hereditary she was purposely made to look her worst. Now, some people may assume that's how she walks around on a daily basis, which isn't the case. Just like makeup, lighting and CGI are all used to make people look their best, the opposite is true as well.
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Why does Steve catch fire in Hereditary?

Why Did Steve Burn? One of Hereditary's scariest moments (and one that was sadly teased in the film's creepy trailer) is the scene in which Annie (Toni Collette) accidentally burns Steve by throwing Charlie's book into the fire.
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What was wrong with the grandma in Hereditary?

How did the grandma die? Well, though Leigh is the Queen and is married to Paimon and everything, she's still only human and can't dodge her aging body. Over the years her mind is wholly corrupted by Paimon, she ages, falls sick, and dies.
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Why do they call Peter Charlie in Hereditary?

The decapitated bodies of Peter's parents have been positioned into a worshipful position, and Peter, who is now addressed as Charlie (Milly Shapiro), because he also has his sister's spirit, is told that the trinity (presumably the Holy Trinity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost) has been destroyed and that ...
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What is the scariest scene in Hereditary?

The Scariest Scenes In Hereditary
  • Annie's Mother Appears In The Corner Of the Room. ...
  • Steve Instantly Catches Fire. ...
  • Charlie's Decapitation. ...
  • Annie And Peter Are Suddenly Covered In Lighter Fluid. ...
  • Peter Breaks His Own Nose. ...
  • Charlie Appears In Peter's Bedroom. ...
  • Paimon's Followers Gather In The Tree House. ...
  • The Opening Scene.
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What is the writing on the wall in Hereditary?

Throughout Hereditary, the camera draws our attention to mysterious words scratched into the Graham house walls, including "satony," "liftoach pandemonium," and "zazas."
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Is Hereditary a true story?

The script reflects a real-life incident from 2004 in Marietta, Georgia, in which John Kemper Hutcherson accidentally decapitated his childhood friend and passenger, Frankie Brohm, on a telephone pole, after the latter had leaned his head from the vehicle to relieve the symptoms of his inebriation.
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What did the ending of Hereditary mean?

Essentially, that means that it's Paimon inhabiting Charlie's body throughout "Hereditary" ... and that makes it far easier for the demon and its cult to manipulate Peter.
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What is the blue light in Hereditary?

It's never explained in the film, but fans theorise that the light represents Paimon's energy guiding members of the family to deliver his will. Some go one step further, saying the light is like that refracted through a lens, like the one Annie uses when she's making her miniatures.
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What does Zazas mean?

The Zazas (also known as Kird, Kirmanc or Dimili) are a people in eastern Turkey who traditionally speak the Zaza language, a western Iranian language written in the Latin script.
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Is Annie mentally ill in Hereditary?

In one of the most heartbreaking scenes of the movie, where Annie pleads with her husband Steve to burn Charlie's notebook, we catch a glimpse of the removed view of Annie's mental illness.
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What did Joan do to Peter?

He begrudgingly takes her along, and she accidentally eats some cake that had nuts in it. As a result, her allergies flair up, causing Peter to attempt to race to the hospital for assistance.
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What is the villain in Hereditary?

King Paimon (simply known as Paimon) is the main antagonist of 2018 psychological/supernatural horror film Hereditary. He is a powerful demon who is one of the great kings of Hell. His worshipers want him to manifest in the mortal world, so he can make them wealthy and knowledgeable.
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Is there going to be a Hereditary 2?

Toni Collette weighs in on a 'Hereditary' sequel and why she doesn't watch scary movies. SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers about the film “Hereditary.” “Hereditary” might have another relative waiting in the wings... but it's unlikely, according to the film's star.
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What is the true meaning of Hereditary?

Hereditary is a thematically heavy horror film that explores grief, trauma, and — clearly — the meaning of inheritance, transforming the concept of family demons into something that's simultaneously literal and deeply unsettling on an existential level.
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Did Charlie get decapitated in Hereditary?

Peter took Charlie and rushed to his car and through the highway to get to the hospital as soon as possible, but Charlie's situation worsened every second. Charlie leaned out of the window for air, and as Peter swerved to avoid a deer on the road, he sideswiped a telephone pole and decapitated Charlie.
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Did Charlie in Hereditary have a disability?

No one ever explicitly uses the word “disabled” to explain Charlie's facial difference, her atypical behavior, and her social isolation, but it's evident regardless. In a film about familial trauma, Charlie's alienation bolsters the degree to which she's set apart from her family, her peers, and from us the audience.
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What was in the cake in Hereditary?

And it is, sort of. Her brother, Peter (Alex Wolff) is all but forced to take Charlie to a party, where the only thing she can think to do while Peter smokes weed with his crush is help herself to some chocolate cake. (Same, girl.) Unfortunately, the cake has nuts in it, and Charlie's throat starts to close.
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Who cursed the family in Hereditary?

Patrick himself cursed the entire family line to become Loup-Garou (super-werewolves) during the full moon. The curse also manipulates fate to make sure the family line never goes extinct (there's always at least one of them who reproduces at least once before their death).
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