Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat

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Trick or Treat

2020
Movie
16 min
Norwegian

When Magda's sister dumps her to go to an illegal Halloween party, she is left behind and has an unpleasant confrontation with some girls from school. In the course of the night, she meets Nils Olav. The two hit it off, giving Magda the confidence to ignore the mean girls.

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IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic75/100
Google Users85%
Director: Ari AsterGenres: Horror, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man grappling with his family's past and his own identity receives disturbing visions and messages after his estranged father's death. As he delves deeper into his family's dark history, he uncovers unsettling truths that blur the lines between reality and delusion, leading him down a path of psychological torment. The film explores themes of grief, inherited trauma, and the elusive nature of truth.

Critical Reception

Ari Aster's "Midsommar" is a visually stunning and thematically rich horror film that has garnered significant critical acclaim for its bold direction, unsettling atmosphere, and powerful performances. While its deliberate pacing and bleak tone have polarized some viewers, it is widely regarded as a masterclass in folk horror and psychological dread.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its striking visuals and unsettling folk horror atmosphere.

  • Toni Collette's performance is singled out as a powerful and haunting portrayal.

  • The film's slow-burn tension and exploration of grief and trauma are noted as effective, though potentially challenging for some audiences.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciate the film's unique visual style, intense atmosphere, and thought-provoking exploration of difficult themes. Some viewers found the pacing slow or the subject matter too dark, but the majority praised its artistic merit and emotional impact.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Feature Film at the Sitges Film Festival; Toni Collette received praise and nominations for her performance.

Fun Fact

The elaborate and unsettling Hårga commune village was built from scratch on a Swedish mountainside, with careful attention paid to historical accuracy in its design and construction.

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