Hereditary vs High Tension

Hereditary has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 6.8/10 for High Tension). High Tension is the shorter watch at 1h 31m compared with 2h 8m. High Tension is the older of the two (2003 against 2018). Both are horror, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Hereditary posterHereditary2018 VS High Tension posterHigh Tension2003
HereditaryHigh Tension
Audience score★ 7.3/10★ 6.8/10
Year20182003
Length2h 8m1h 31m
GenresHorror, Mystery, ThrillerHorror, Mystery, Thriller
Country––
DirectorAri AsterAlexandre Aja
Main castToni Collette, Alex Wolff, Gabriel Byrne, Ann Dowd, Milly ShapiroPhilippe Nahon, Gabriel Spahiu, Andrei Finti, Cécile de France, Maïwenn

Synopsis

Hereditary

Following the death of the Leigh family matriarch, Annie and her children uncover disturbing secrets about their heritage. Their daily lives are not only impacted, but they also become entangled in a chilling fate from which they cannot escape, driving them to the brink of madness.

High Tension

Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.

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