Midsommar

— After the creepiness and horror of last year’s “Hereditary,” I was expecting something great from this year’s “Midsommar.” It is creepy and bloody, but somehow it doesn’t pack quite as much wallop. There’s a different feeling about it since it takes place mostly in daylight, during the time of the midnight sun. The real horror still reveals itself slowly, but at some point the paganism, symbolism, and blood-letting become too much. Anthropological customs and rituals that are terrifying because they seem to be comprehensible, start to become more plot device than cultural possibility. It’s still a very good horror film, but without the punch of “Hereditary.” If you like creepy and aren’t adverse to blood, this is a good film for you!

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[2019. 147 min. Written and directed by Ari Aster. Starring Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, Vilhelm Blomgren, and Will Poulter.]
https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/midsommar-2019