The following contains big spoilers for Hereditary.
The best types of movies have a profound effect on the way you see the world. For example, The Shawshank Redemption might change the way you look at the criminal justice system, or Apocalypse Now might alter your views on war.
Well, Hereditary changed my view on pigeons.
There are several moments in the haunting horror film that will forever affect your attitude toward perfectly innocent items or experiences, purely because the film is that scary. Gone are the days when you'd walk by parked cars at nighttime without a second glance, or when you could happily snack on a brownie with walnuts. No more! And let me tell you, it's worth it.
If you can handle the all-encompassing sense of dread that will fill your body long after the credits roll, then you're in for a treat with this film. And if not . . . well, let's just say you should use humor to distract yourself from dwelling on the deep terror that you've experienced.
Ahead, let's reminisce about the 15 things that Hereditary has irreversibly tainted. At least we're all in this together, right?
