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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 5 PM Saturday in NZ, 3 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re
featuring the described movies Midsommar (2019) and Don’t Go in the House (1979).
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Movie 1: Midsommar (2019)

Midsommar is a folk horror masterpiece directed by Ari Aster, following his acclaimed debut Hereditary. Set against the bright, deceptive beauty of a Swedish
summer, the film weaves a haunting story of grief, ritual, and psychological disintegration.
The story follows Dani, a young woman reeling from a family tragedy, who joins her boyfriend Christian and his friends on a trip to a remote Swedish village
to attend a once-every-ninety-years midsummer festival. What begins as an idyllic cultural retreat soon descends into a nightmare of pagan ceremonies and
emotional manipulation, as the visitors realise that the commune’s customs are far darker than they appear.
Visually stunning and deeply unsettling, Midsommar blends psychological horror with folklore, exploring themes of isolation, loss, and rebirth. With its
unnervingly bright cinematography and disturbing emotional core, it’s a slow-burning, unforgettable experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

Directed by: Ari Aster
Produced by: Patrik Andersson, Lars Knudsen
Starring: Florence Pugh, Jack Reynor, William Jackson Harper, Vilhelm Blomgren, Will Poulter
Screenplay by: Ari Aster
Cinematography: Pawel Pogorzelski
Edited by: Lucian Johnston, Ari Aster
Music by: Bobby Krlic (The Haxan Cloak)
Distributed by: A24 (USA), Entertainment Film Distributors (UK)
Release date: 3 July 2019 (USA)
File length: 147 minutes
Country: United States, Sweden
Language: English, Swedish
Budget: $9 million
Box office: $48 million

Movie 2: Don’t Go in the House (1979)

Don’t Go in the House is a psychological horror film directed by Joseph Ellison, infamous for its disturbing themes and grim portrayal of isolation and
trauma. A stark entry in the late-1970s exploitation horror wave, it delves into the mind of a man scarred by years of abuse and the horrifying violence
that follows.
The film centres on Donny Kohler, a socially awkward man who, after his domineering mother dies, finds himself alone in their decaying house. Traumatised
by her cruel punishments involving fire, Donny becomes obsessed with flames and begins luring women to his home, where he enacts his twisted revenge in
a specially prepared “steel room.” As his mental state deteriorates, the line between victim and monster blurs in this chilling study of madness.
Unflinching and controversial, Don’t Go in the House stand as a grim character study of psychological damage and the monstrous consequences of abuse.
Though shocking, it remains a cult classic for its raw depiction of loneliness, repression, and descent into horror.

Directed by: Joseph Ellison
Produced by: Ellen Hammill, Joseph Ellison
Starring: Dan Grimaldi, Charles Bonet, Bill Ricci, Robert Osth, Johanna Brushay
Screenplay by: Ellen Hammill, Joseph Ellison, Joe Masefield
Cinematography: Oliver Wood
Edited by: Thomas E. Spang
Music by: Richard Einhorn
Distributed by: Film Ventures International
Release date: 28 March 1980 (USA)
File length: 92 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English
Budget: Estimated $250,000
Box office: N/A