Direction: Ari Aster

Direction Ari Aster

Cast Toni Collette · Gabriel Byrne · Alex Wolff · Milly Shapiro

Synopsis Hereditary (2018) follows the Graham family as they begin to disintegrate in the aftermath of their eccentric grandmother's passing. Despite her absence, the grandmother's ominous presence lingers, particularly over her introverted teenage granddaughter, Charlie, who was the focus of her...

Direction Ari Aster

Cast Billy Mayo · Brandon Greenhouse · Angela Bullock · Danièle Watts

Synopsis The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (S) (2011) centers around the Johnsons, a seemingly perfect upper-middle-class family. Sidney, the husband and father, is a renowned poet celebrated for his kindness and emotional depth. Joan, the wife and mother, is a...

Direction Ari Aster

Cast Florence Pugh · Jack Reynor · Will Poulter · William Jackson Harper

Synopsis Midsommar (2019) follows a young woman grappling with the recent loss of her parents, who accompanies her boyfriend and their friends on a journey to the Swedish countryside. Their destination is a secluded village known for its distinctive midsummer festivities....

Direction Ari Aster

Cast Bonnie Bedelia · Liam Aiken · Nick Ballard · Rachel Brosnahan

Synopsis Munchausen (S) (2013) delves into the complex dynamics of a mother grappling with the emotional turmoil of her son's impending departure for college. In a desperate attempt to delay his departure, she resorts to fabricating illnesses, hoping to keep him...

Direction Ari Aster

Cast Joaquin Phoenix · Nathan Lane · Amy Ryan · Kylie Rogers

Synopsis Beau Is Afraid (2023) follows the journey of a man named Beau who embarks on a monumental quest to return to his home and confront his overbearing mother. Along the way, he must grapple with his deep-seated fears and paranoia,...

Direction Ari Aster

Cast Cynthia Baldon · Reid Chavis · Marilia Colturato · Jack Davis

Synopsis C'est La Vie (S) (2016) presents a stark and unfiltered journey through the streets of Los Angeles, depicted through a sequence of stark, clinical vignettes. The narrative unfolds as an intense, almost apocalyptic exploration, where a confrontational homeless individual directly...

Direction Ari Aster

Cast Richard Riehle · Jim O'Heir · Amy French · Orestes Arcuni

Synopsis The Turtle's Head (S) (2014) follows the story of a seasoned, comedically sleazy investigator who finds himself sidetracked from his most significant case yet. As he grapples with an enigmatic health issue, his usual antics, including a penchant for chasing...

Direction Ari Aster

Cast Jeremiah Blakely · Rachel Brosnahan · Stephanie Chicas · Kali Cook

Synopsis Basically (S) (2014) follows the journey of a sharp-witted and outspoken young actress as she navigates the mundane aspects of her affluent lifestyle. The film presents her experiences through a sequence of meticulously crafted, almost clinical vignettes, offering a unique...

Direction Ari Aster

Cast Ari Aster · Logan Atkinson · Will Emery · Billy Mayo

Synopsis Beau (S) (2011) follows the journey of a middle-aged man grappling with anxiety as his planned visit to his mother is indefinitely postponed. The catalyst for this disruption is the inexplicable disappearance of his keys from the door. As he...

Direction Ari Aster

Cast Ari Aster · Reid Chavis · Will Emery

Synopsis TDF Really Works (S) (2011) is a humorous short film that presents itself as a mock advertisement for an unusual and fictional product called the "Tino's Dick Fart" device. The film cleverly parodies the style and tone of typical infomercials,...

Direction Ari Aster

Cast Joaquin Phoenix · Pedro Pascal · Emma Stone · Austin Butler

Synopsis Eddington (2025) follows the journey of a pair who find themselves marooned in a remote New Mexico settlement amidst a global health crisis. At first, they are greeted warmly by the locals, but as the sun sets, the atmosphere shifts...

Direction Ari Aster

Cast Christina Mason · Joan McCrea · Guy Perry · Sam Wilson

Synopsis Herman's Cure-All Tonic (S) (2008) follows the story of a dedicated pharmacist who finds himself in a whirlwind of challenges. As he promotes his father's signature remedy, he grapples with relentless demands and harsh judgments from his customers. Simultaneously, he...