Outside
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Outside

2018
Movie
80 min
German

The film explores the turbulent lives of homeless persons in Cologne, Germany. Through their personal belongings the homeless share with the viewer their memories and emotions, and provide insight into the secrets of survival on the street.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic79/100
Google Users83%
Director: Ari AsterGenres: Horror, Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A grieving mother is haunted by the enigmatic presence of a mysterious entity after the death of her estranged daughter. As she attempts to evade her fate, she uncovers dark family secrets and grapples with her own sanity. The film explores themes of grief, trauma, and the supernatural.

Critical Reception

Midsommar received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for Ari Aster's direction, the screenplay, the performances (especially Toni Collette), and its unique blend of horror and dark comedy. It is often cited as one of the most disturbing and original horror films of the late 2010s.

What Reviewers Say

  • Masterful direction and a deeply unsettling atmosphere.

  • Toni Collette delivers a career-defining, tour-de-force performance.

  • A unique and disturbing blend of grief, horror, and dark humor that lingers long after viewing.

Google audience: Audiences praised the film's originality, its shocking and disturbing nature, and Toni Collette's incredible performance. Some viewers found it too intense or disturbing, but overall, it was considered a standout horror film.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Independent Spirit Awards, and Best Film at the Fangoria Chainsaw Awards. Toni Collette received numerous awards and nominations for her performance.

Fun Fact

Director Ari Aster has stated that the film was inspired by his own childhood fears and a recurring nightmare he had.

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