How Midsommar Made A Cult Feel Like Home

How did Midsommar make a cult feel like home? In this video, I break down why Midsommar isn't really a "good for her" movie, and why Dani's happy ending is the most manipulative part of the whole film. Ari Aster's 2019 folk horror film starring Florence Pugh has become the face of the "good for her" genre, but I think the ending is a trick. I talk about Dani's grief, Christian and his terrible friends, how Pelle and the Hårga recruit her, the warning signs everyone ignored, the weeping scene, and what Aster and Florence Pugh have each said about that final smile. This is a Midsommar ending explained, but it's also about why the movie makes us feel exactly what the cult makes Dani feel. Did you think Midsommar had a happy ending? Let me know in the comments! Hi, I'm Manika! I'm a Black woman who loves movies, TV, and pop culture, and on this channel I share film commentary, TV analysis, and honest reviews from my perspective. I'm less interested in whether something is "good or bad" and more interested in why it works, why audiences react the way they do, and what it says about culture. If you're looking for movie commentary and pop culture video essays from a Black woman, you're in the right place. I'm posting a new video every day in October (VEDO), so subscribe and come back tomorrow. #midsommar #ariaster #florencepugh #blackgirlcreator #horrormovie #moviereview