Spreading their pain by screaming? | © A24 The film explores themes of grief, relationships, and the clash between modernity and ancient traditions. What initially seems like an idyllic and serene experience turns into a disturbing and nightmarish journey.Īs the festivities unfold, the group becomes increasingly entangled in the peculiar and unnerving customs of the community. The story follows Dani, a grieving woman dealing with a recent family tragedy, who decides to join her boyfriend Christian and his friends on a trip to a rural Swedish village to attend a rare midsummer festival. 'Midsommar' is a psychological horror film directed by Ari Aster.
Not Such A Paradise After All? – Midsommar Midsommar: Hell in the middle of paradise.