Ritual Horror Unfolds in Ari Aster’s Midsommar Nightmare

Midsommar is a 2019 folk-horror drama directed by Ari Aster, following a troubled couple who travel to Sweden for a rare midsummer festival. What begins as a peaceful cultural retreat slowly transforms into a disturbing, ritualistic nightmare. As the community’s strange customs intensify, hidden grief, emotional trauma, and psychological manipulation come to the surface.

The film blends daylight terror, symbolic storytelling, and unsettling visuals to explore themes of relationships, belonging, and cult-like devotion. Midsommar is a haunting, atmospheric experience that lingers long after the final scene.