Midsommar: Another Must-See Thriller from the Mind of Ari Aster

Much like Ari Asters previous slow-burn horror film Hereditary. Midsommar plays off of a lot of the same story telling tropes and plot progression as his last horror movie. But that doesn't mean that this is a played out way to make a great thriller. And Rotton Tomatoes would have to agree with that.

Midsommar shines in its strong cinematography, symbolism, and compelling character rolls that make for relatable connections to the audience. All playing into bigger arching ideas throughout the film that help drive the plot forward from beginning to end. Some of these being: belonging to a family, getting out of a toxic relationship, and living with manic anxiety and panic attacks. All set within the horrifying setting that is...a Swedish commune during the constant summer sunlight?

Truly the best parts of this movie are:

1. its ability to tell the story through simplistic (and somewhat gruesome) imagery.

2. And making the basis of the horror experience based on the reality of human empathy and disturbing cult customs.

This culmination of both will fill you with a sense of looming dread that will keep you on the edge of your seat from middle to end (like I said, its a slow-burn).

I would recommend watching this with your friends, or that significant other on a Friday/Saturday night. And make sure those cell phones are off, your not gonna wanna look away from this story for even a second to truly absorb all the symbolic references and imagery that is referenced towards the end of the story.

Undergrad Rating: 9/10 gasping May Queens (Movie Reference)

Where to Find: Amazon Prime video- free