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As much as I love Halloween-themed Thursday Movie Picks, I was not able to join the past two weeks because I simply couldn’t come up with anything. Or if I could I was too lazy to actually put in the effort to write. I’m not sure. Anyways, I’m back on track with this week’s theme because I simply could not miss horror movies featuring rituals. Without further ado, I leave you with my picks.
Midsommar (2019) - Review
After a tragedy strikes her, Dani (Florence Pugh) travels to Sweden with her boyfriend, Christian (Jack Reynor), and his buddies to attend a summer festival. Once there, they soon begin to realize that nothing is what it seems. If you haven’t seen it I urge you to do it because Aster’s second feature is a terrific film. It's creepy and terrifying but also funny and entertaining throughout and Florence's performance is beyond mesmerizing.
Suspiria (2018) - Review
A young American ballerina, Susie Bannion (Dakota Johnson), travels to Berlin to attend one of the most renowned dance schools in the worlds which is, as it turns out, run by a cover of witches. I'm probably in the minority here but I like Guadagnino's reboot way more than Argento's original. It's got such a compelling story, the performances, especially Swinton's, are great, and the direction is top-notch.
The Wicker Man (1973) - Review
Sergeant Neil Howie (Edward Woodward) is sent to the fictional Scottish island of Summerisle to investigate the disappearance of a young girl whom the townsfolk claim never existed. While it has aged terribly and I'm still not sure how I feel about it being a horror musical, it's a very creepy and suspenseful film. Definitely better than Nic Cage's version. Although Cage has an undeniable charm.
PS: I just realised all my picks are set in Europe. Coincidence? I don't think so.
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