Ari Aster’s Hereditary (2018) is a chilling descent into grief, madness, and the occult — packed with disturbing imagery, psychological trauma, and an unforgettable performance by Toni Collette. What begins as a family drama slowly unravels into full-blown supernatural horror, haunting viewers long after the credits roll.
But how well do you really remember the details of this modern horror masterpiece? Test your courage and knowledge with this 10-question trivia challenge — but beware… some things are better left buried.
Hereditary (2018) Trivia Questions & Answers
- Who plays the lead role of Annie Graham in Hereditary?
Correct Answer: Toni Collette
Toni Collette delivers a powerhouse performance as Annie Graham, a grieving mother whose mental state and family history begin to unravel under the weight of supernatural forces. Her emotionally raw and physically intense portrayal is often cited as one of the best horror performances of the 21st century.
- What is Annie’s profession in the film?
Correct Answer: Miniature artist
Annie creates incredibly detailed miniature dioramas, often reflecting personal trauma. Her art becomes a disturbing metaphor for control — or lack thereof — as she recreates real-life tragedies in chilling scale, foreshadowing how she and her family are manipulated like dolls in a dollhouse.
- What traumatic event sets the supernatural events in motion?
Correct Answer: The death of Annie’s mother
The film opens with the funeral of Annie’s secretive and manipulative mother, Ellen. Her death triggers a chain of bizarre and terrifying events, as the family slowly uncovers her involvement in a demon-worshipping cult. Her passing removes the veil protecting the Graham family from dark forces.
- What is the name of Annie’s daughter?
Correct Answer: Charlie
Charlie, played by Milly Shapiro, is a peculiar and isolated girl who exhibits strange behavior from the start. Her connection to the supernatural becomes clearer after her sudden and shocking death — which turns out to be part of the cult’s greater plan.
- How does Charlie die in the film?
Correct Answer: She is decapitated in a car accident
Charlie’s death is one of the film’s most infamous and jarring moments. After suffering an allergic reaction, she leans out of a moving car to get air — only to be decapitated by a telephone pole. The suddenness and brutality of the scene cement Hereditary’s reputation as deeply unsettling.
- Which family member is revealed to be the target of the cult’s rituals?
Correct Answer: Peter
Though Charlie is initially positioned as the focus of the story, it’s Peter — Annie’s teenage son — who is ultimately chosen to serve as the vessel for the demon Paimon. The cult manipulates events around him to forcefully install the entity in his body.
- What is the name of the demon the cult is trying to summon?
Correct Answer: Paimon
King Paimon is a real figure from demonological lore, often associated with wealth and knowledge. In the film, the cult’s mission is to summon Paimon into a male host, believing Peter to be the perfect vessel after Charlie’s initial body proves unsuitable.
- Who introduces Annie to the idea of communicating with the dead?
Correct Answer: Joan
Joan, a seemingly kind woman Annie meets at a grief support group, introduces her to séances. But Joan is later revealed to be a member of the cult loyal to Ellen, Annie’s mother. Her goal is to draw Annie deeper into the trap that ultimately dooms her family.
- What object plays a key role in summoning supernatural forces in the house?
Correct Answer: A sketchbook
Charlie’s sketchbook becomes an instrument for spiritual activity after her death. Drawings begin appearing in it without explanation, and Annie attempts to destroy it to stop the haunting. However, the sketchbook becomes a conduit that links the family to Paimon’s growing influence.
- How does the film end?
Correct Answer: Peter becomes the host for Paimon
In the final act, Peter — after a series of brutal psychological and physical events — becomes the new host for Paimon. The cult, waiting patiently, crowns him in a treehouse shrine as they chant his name. Annie and Steve are dead, and the fate of Peter’s soul is sealed in one of the most horrifying endings in modern horror cinema.
