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A grieving woman travels alone to the Swedish countryside to visit her boyfriend's family at their ancestral summer commune. What begins as an idyllic retreat takes a sinister turn as the commune's bizarre rituals become increasingly disturbing and violent.

Midsommar received widespread critical acclaim, with praise for its direction, cinematography, performances (especially Pugh's), and its unique blend of folk horror and psychological drama. Some critics found its runtime excessive or its tone relentlessly bleak, but overall it was lauded as a modern horror masterpiece.

• Praised for its striking visuals and unsettling atmosphere.

• Florence Pugh's performance as the grieving protagonist was universally lauded.

• The film's deliberate pacing and bleak tone were polarizing for some viewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique and disturbing horror elements, along with Florence Pugh's powerful performance. Some found the slow burn and graphic nature to be overwhelming, but many praised its originality and unsettling effectiveness.

Florence Pugh received nominations for various awards, including Best Actress from the Online Film Critics Society and a Chlotrudis Award. The film also garnered nominations for its cinematography and production design.

The elaborate 'Hälsingland' commune was entirely constructed on a film set in Hungary, with over 200 people working for months to create the detailed, rustic aesthetic.