Milly Shapiro is most recognizable for her work in Ari Aster’s Hereditary, where she played the young daughter Alex. Her character was among the film’s earliest victims, and her death scene remains one of Hereditary’s scariest moments. However, in the years since the film’s release, Shapiro has balanced her career between acting and making music, joining an alternative band called AFTERxCLASS with her friend Spencer Arjang. But most notably, the actress made an appearance on Peacock’s 2024 show Hysteria!, a dark comedy about the satanic panic in the 1980s.

Alongside Milly Shapiro, Aster’s Hereditary was among the first major roles of Alex Wolff, who has since gone on to star in projects such as Old and A Quiet Place: Day One. The movie also starred horror veterans Toni Colette and Gabriel Byrne, both of whom provide two of their most stirring performances. With Hereditary trending on Netflix, there’s no better time to catch up on what these actors have been doing in the years since its release.

Milly Shapiro’s First Horror Role Since Hereditary Was In Peacock’s 2024 Show Hysteria!

The Horror Comedy Is A Hugely Entertaining Murder Mystery

Milly Shapiro’s powerful role as Charlie in Hereditary isn’t one that’s easily forgotten, but it’s certainly not the only thing the actress has achieved, either. In 2024, Shapiro played the role of Ingrid in Peacock’s horror comedy series Hysteria!, which centered around a high school in Michigan where one student’s brutal murder causes discussion of satanism and demon worship in their small town – which is swiftly taken advantage of by a local heavy metal band. It’s a very funny show despite its dark themes, and Shapiro’s character is one of the standout members of the talented ensemble cast.

Nikki Hahn, Jessica Treska, and Chiara Aurelia star as Hysteria’s main cast, with horror veteran Bruce Campbell also making an appearance as local police chief Dandridge. The show fully takes advantage of its large cast by giving each of the characters an interesting, unique backstory that both ties them to this grizzly murder while casting enough suspicion on their activities to keep the mystery alive for all eight episodes.

What Else Milly Shapiro Has Done Since Hereditary In 2018

The Actress Has Veered Away From Acting Since Hereditary

It’s been more than six years since Shapiro’s starring role in Hereditary, and while the actress hasn’t appeared in as many projects as her co-stars Alex Wolff or Toni Colette, for example, she still has a handful of credits to her name. She provided the voices for Princess Jezebel and Goldilox on Cartoon Network’s late-night horror show JJ Villard’s Fairy Tales, alongside making an appearance as a guest judge on The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula. Primarily, Shapiro has dedicated the majority of her time to her ongoing music career, where she has released three singles alongside guitarist Spencer Arjang.