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Now that Hereditary is streaming on Netflix, viewers may have an itch for even more terrifying horror movies, and fortunately, A24 has a number of amazing picks. First released in 2018, Hereditary is a supernatural horror film which follows a suburban family who start to notice strange occurrences after the family matriarch dies. As the family edges closer and closer to falling apart, the horrifying secret their grandmother hid threatens to be revealed. The movie is Ari Aster's directorial debut and stars Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, and Millie Shapiro.

Hereditary held the title of A24's highest-grossing movie for four years, and this achievement shouldn't come as a huge surprise. Hereditary helped put A24 on the map as a serious production company. The movie not only presents a compelling premise and strong filmmaking, but it also includes some of the most shocking and disturbing scares in A24's history. Hereditary...

A24 has emboldened itself with some incredibly successful films in the last decade, making for an impressive modern box office run few other cinematic brands can compete with. The independent entertainment company has become a trusted name in quality ever since its inception in 2012, taking chances on more bizarre, offbeat, or irreverent stories that bigger studios would be likely to overlook. From A24's unique brand of horror movie to their genre-defining dramas, the production and distribution powerhouse has an impressive box office record.

When it comes to their most profitable ventures, around half of A24's biggest winners are indeed horror movies, with the brand relating itself to scary films that go above and beyond simple campy jumpscares. Beyond that, there are several unique films many may not realize are under A24's umbrella that have done the artistically-minded independent production company well in theaters. The franchise's best-performing movies...

From the best indie horror movies to low-budget horror films that exceeded expectations, movies from the horror genre typically make use of a shorter runtime than their peers. Unlike other brands of cinema, the success of such films is not contingent upon elements that other genres traditionally rely on. The goal of these movies is to elicit fear, revulsion, and suspense among their audience. As such, they don't necessarily have to rely on an intricate plot or nuanced character development to produce a successful and memorable viewing experience.

With that being said, several preeminent films from the genre have effortlessly bucked this trend, proving that a lengthy running time doesn't necessarily constitute a death knell for successfully maintaining terror and tension across a longer period of time. From modern stand-outs to classic offerings from the genre, a number of the best horror films of all time have garnered beloved status...

"This weekend - the sommar never ends." A24 has revealed a short trailer to promote the Director's Cut release of the cult horror film Midsommar, Ari Aster's freakish Swedish delight that first opened in June. This Director's Cut is an unrated release, with new footage + extended scenes that put it at a total running time of 171 minutes. This was initially only supposed to show at special events, but A24 decided to put it back in theaters. Midsommar is about a woman who reluctantly joins her boyfriend on a holiday trip to a small Swedish village, where the encounter a pagan cult conducting a "violent and bizarre" ritual. Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor star, with Will Poulter, Julia Ragnarsson, William Jackson Harper, Björn Andrésen, Anna Åström, and Liv Mjönes. The Director's Cut has been praised as the complete vision and has worthwhile scenes to see (read Indiewire's report). If you...

Last year, Hereditary announced the arrival of a unique filmmaker in Ari Aster. Regardless of whether you loved or hated the movie, it was a distinctive vision, one that was impossible to ignore. Now, this week brings Aster’s sophomore outing in Midsummer, and he’s upped his game, both in terms of ambition and scale, as well as, in my humble opinion, execution as well. Though I was somewhat underwhelmed by Hereditary, Midsommar is one of the best films of 2019 so far. Bold and uncompromising, Aster has a voice that’s essential within the genre. This is an absolute must see to start July off with. You’ve never seen anything quite like it. Things start off somewhat slowly, by design. Dani (Florence Pugh) is a grad student worried not just about her relationship with fellow student Christian (Jack Reynor), but also an ominous message from her sister. When...

"It's like they're trying to make it gross..." A24 has debuted a short, new "Summer Solstice" trailer for Ari Aster's cult horror film Midsommar, which opens in a few weeks. The trailer celebrates the actual, literal "midsummer", the longest day of the year (in the northern hemisphere). Midsommar is about a woman who reluctantly joins her boyfriend on a holiday trip to a small Swedish village, where the encounter a pagan cult conducting a "violent and bizarre" ritual. Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor star as the couple, along with Will Poulter, Julia Ragnarsson, William Jackson Harper, Björn Andrésen, Anna Åström, and Liv Mjönes. Early word from preview screenings is that the films is truly messed up, with viewers saying it's "Wild, unsettling, profound and & just about the craziest shit I’ve witnessed on the big screen". Oh yes. Here's the new "Summer Solstice" trailer for Ari Aster's Midsommar, direct...

"I don't want to acclimate – I want to go." A24 has revealed the second official trailer for Ari Aster's cult horror film Midsommar, the follow-up to his highly acclaimed feature debut Hereditary. Midsommar is about a woman who reluctantly joins her boyfriend on a trip to a small Swedish village, where the encounter a pagan cult conducting a "violent and bizarre" ritual. This looks very, very freakalicious. Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor star as the couple, along with Will Poulter, Julia Ragnarsson, William Jackson Harper, Björn Andrésen, Anna Åström, and Liv Mjönes. A24 teamed up with Aster to develop and produce this after releasing Hereditary, and will drop it in theaters in July in the middle of the summer. This looks mesmerizing and horrific and beautiful and frightening all at once. The music in this trailer rules. Here's the new full-length trailer (+ poster) for Ari Aster's Midsommar, direct from...

"You slept with her, right!?" North of Two has debuted an official trailer for indie drama titled How You Look at Me, from filmmaker Gabriel Henrique Gonzalez. This "scandalous love triangle" film is about an old mansion in rural France. When an Englishman arrives to take care of the estate his father left him, he meets a captivating and mysterious woman. Their affair sows discord in the relationship between the man and his fiancé until he learns of the past that the two women had once shared. Starring George Blagden, Anna Åström, and Ellie Turner. If you're into sappy romance, maybe you'll enjoy this. But it just looks so cheesy and so obvious and so boring. It's headed straight-to-vod this month if anyone is into it anyway. Here's the first trailer (+ poster) for Gabriel Henrique Gonzalez's How You Look at Me, from YouTube: Charlie (George Blagden) spends his days...

"You can't speak... you can't move... But this opens you up... It breaks down your defenses... Trust me." A24 has unveiled a teaser trailer for Ari Aster's new cult horror film Midsommar, the follow-up to his highly acclaimed feature debut Hereditary. A24 teamed up with Aster to develop and produce this after releasing Hereditary, and will drop it in theaters in August in the summer (of course). Midsommar is about a woman who reluctantly joins her boyfriend on a trip to a small Swedish village, where the encounter a pagan cult conducting a "violent and bizarre" ritual. Florence Pugh and Jack Reynor star as the couple, along with Will Poulter, Julia Ragnarsson, William Jackson Harper, Björn Andrésen, Anna Åström, and Liv Mjönes. This is nuts!! I dig the bright colors, and all the floral elements, despite how horrific it looks. Here's the first official trailer (+ poster) for Ari Aster's Midsommar,...