Description: Midsommar is a psychological horror film directed by Ari Aster that follows a group of friends who travel to rural Sweden to attend a rare midsummer festival in a remote commune. What begins as a picturesque and idyllic retreat quickly descends into a surreal nightmare as the group becomes entangled in the commune's bizarre rituals and customs.
The story centres on Dani, a young woman grieving a family tragedy, and her strained relationship with her boyfriend, Christian. As the commune's sinister intentions unfold, the group's bonds are tested, and they face horrifying choices. The film combines stunning cinematography, unsettling folk horror, and deeply personal themes of loss, trauma, and rebirth, creating a uniquely unsettling and thought-provoking experience.
As this movie centres around a cult, it’ll help me get a better understanding of what they are like. In this cult they worship a specific being but instead nature, the cycles of like and pagan traditions. Their methods of worship include multiple elements such as several things including:
Although I’m not too sure of which direction to take my cult in, seeing different view points gives me insight into what cults are typically like, making mine more realistic. The lore of the cult will only feature through a wiki page and possibility a cutscene but if I have a full understanding of my cult then that won’t leave gaps in the definition and create a more full and immersive experience for the player.