10 More Most Unfortunate Victims In Horror Movies
8. Peter Graham - Hereditary
Part of the twisted genius of Ari Aster’s Hereditary is how it pivots from one character’s focus to another.
Much of the attention is focused on Annie Graham, wife of Steve and mother of Peter and Charlie. Things begin to get creepy after the funeral of Annie’s mother, before going super duper mega creepy when Charlie dies in a freak accident. If you want to look up the details of the accident, make sure you do so on an empty stomach.
As it becomes apparent that her mother was living a double life as a cult leader, Annie begins to deteriorate, making more and more shocking discoveries before being confronted by the demonic force that is behind all of this carnage. She is possessed by the spirit, as Steve burns to death in front of her.
That’s pretty unfortunate, but spare a thought for poor Peter.
Not only did he witness (and play a part in) his sister’s death, but he is also the last family member standing, meaning he finds his father’s body and is chased by his own mother in demon form.
Families, eh? What are they like?