In the scorching summer of 2019, a film emerged that would leave audiences shrouded in a sense of unease and discomfort, much like the unsettling atmosphere it portrayed. "Midsommar," directed by Ari Aster, is a folk horror film that masterfully weaves a narrative of eerie suspense, cultural clashes, and the unraveling of the human psyche.
Themes and Symbolism
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Reviewers from Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb generally consider this the definitive version of the film. While the theatrical cut is praised for its pacing, the Director’s Cut is lauded for making the eventual climax feel more earned through its "slow-burn" character work. Retrospective Review: Ari Aster's Midsommar (2019)