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Midsommar

Ari Aster · 2019 · Film

2h 27m · Horror, Drama, Mystery

In 75 Achriom libraries · rated 3.5 of 5

This film takes viewers on a disquieting journey into a Swedish festival steeped in ancient rituals, where the line between tradition and horror blurs.

SuspensefulContemporaryThe Duality of Love and ViolenceRitualistic Embrace of DeathCultural Disconnection in Foreign LandsThe Haunting Nature of Grief and LossThe Manipulation of Human Emotions Through Community

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What anime pairs with Midsommar?

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What music pairs with Midsommar?

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