Midsommar Analysis: The Secrets Hidden in Plain Sight

In this Midsommar analysis, we’re reveal the clues you missed the first time and how they added to the film’s constant dread. Midsommar Explained ►► Chapters: 00:00 - Midsommar reaction 01:09 - Midsommar explained by Ari Aster 01:38 - How Ari Aster breaks horror movie rules 02:36 - The strange world of Midsommar 03:26 - Midsommar explained in the script 04:30 - Midsommar scene analysis 07:09 - Midsommar analysis recap 07:50 - Midsommar easter eggs 08:25 - It’s a bear in a cage! Midsommar (2019), written and directed by Ari Aster, is a horror film that absolutely rewards repeat viewing. If you can handle this daylight nightmare a second (or third) time, you will see things you never saw the first time. In fact, once you start paying attention to the background, you’ll realize that Midsommar is actually working on multiple levels to keep you spooked, unnerved, and anxious. In this video essay, we investigate the ways in which Ari Aster hides secrets, clues, easter eggs, and foreshadow