Midsommar

Midsommar may polarize viewers, yet it has received largely good reviews. Ari Aster's highly anticipated sequel to his breakthrough horror masterpiece Hereditary has premiered to amazing accolades. Hereditary announced the emergence of a new vision in horror when it launched at the 2018 Film Festival, and filmmaker Aster enjoyed the benefits of what was largely hailed as the year's most horrific film.

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Midsommar, Aster's second attempt, is another horror film, but with a dash of dark humor for what Aster has dubbed his "break-up film." Dani (Florence Pugh) is a university student who has endured immense hardship. When Christian (Jack Reynor) attempts to abandon her in order to attend a strange midsummer ceremony in Sweden that occurs only once every ninety years, she feels rejected, until he clumsily invites her along with his dismissive pals. The weird celebration features psychedelic substances, horrific rituals, and unfathomable sacrifices.

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Director: Ari Aster

Year of Release: 2019

IMDB Score: 7.1

Metascore: 72