Hereditary (2018) ***1/2

On a second viewing of Hereditary (2018) I understood its mechanics better, though I wouldn't necessarily say I liked it more (my initial review here). Of his two films, I think I might prefer Ari Aster's second film, Midsommar (2019) (my review here), though I think I need a second viewing to say that with certainty. I'm not in love with either film and I think his characterization needs work but I still think he is a very good filmmaker who has major potential.