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Midsommar is one of the best drama/ horror movies I've seen in the past years. It's originality is way beyond the average horror flick. The movie gives a look inside Pre Christian Europe on fertility rituals, combined with lots of reminiscences to the Nazi era, where blonde females were sexually heralded to produce lots of children. Obviously based on Arian views on Women, for these Nordic girls innocence is an absolute requirement. Logically the dark side of the focus on fertility is sacrifice.

The acting and art direction is top notch, which is unique for this genre.

I'm kind of shocked by the many bad reviews. I think Americans have no clue as to interpret and determine Midsommar. But for me, as a European man who has studied history, this is fantastic mix about the black pages of our history packed in great fiction.

The overwhelming visual impact can't hide Dracula's lack of suspence like so many of today's remakes of classic horror. If you like a thrilling horror sensation, stay away from this drivel, it's a far cry from the days of Hammer Horror when Christopher Lee gave you the shivers.

Dutch newspapers warned me about this mini series, saying it is boring and over the top. They were right. I only watched episode 1, which was supposed to be the best. It had it's good moment, like the nun, she was funny and very adequate. But Dracula himself comes across like as weak, nasty and vulgar. He happens to be also bisexual, or even gay, which makes his character a gross case of stereotyping.