Midsommar: Horror in Broad Daylight
2,701Support me on:
► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NightmareMasterclass
In this installment, I'll be covering director Ari Aster's latest cinematic fever dream, a horror film by the name of Midsommar. Aster's last film, Hereditary, is a particular favorite of mine, and it was something of a critical darling, so I had high hopes going into this film. But, also, I feel obligated to say that I think it's important to try and judge a work on its own terms. You have to ask, did this film accomplish what it set out to do? And is what it’s doing something worthwhile? I think in the case of Midsommar, I would say the film is successful, and I would like to just sort of flesh out why that is. The film has a runtime of two hours and twenty-seven minutes, which might lead you to believe it drags a bit. But I actually don't think this horrific behemoth wastes a second of its lengthy screen time. It's obviously not something I would suggest if you're looking for a run-of-the-mill horror movie to watch. It is, after all, a horror film in which the entirety of the action occurs in broad daylight. You don't really see this type of thing in theaters very often. What's more, the slow and methodical build up to the film's utterly bizarre conclusion is something I appreciate both from a formal and aesthetic standpoint. This film is really doing some interesting things. And I think it’s worth multiple viewings, because there are a number of layers to peel away.
If you enjoy my videos, and have a few bucks to spare, please consider supporting me on:
► Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/nightmaremasterclass
► Twitter: https://twitter.com/nMasterclass
► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightmareMasterclass
► Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nightmaremasterclass