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Ari Aster (born July 15, 1986) is an American filmmaker. After garnering initial recognition for the short film The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (2011), he became best known for writing and directing the feature films Hereditary (2018) and Midsommar (2019), both released by A24, making a name as a filmmaker of elevated horror. After pivoting away from the genre with Beau Is Afraid (2023), his next film, Eddington, premiered in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. His films are notable for their unsettling combination of horror, dark comedy, and graphic violence. He co-founded the production company Square Peg with Danish producer Lars Knudsen in 2019.
The Largo family moves to Greenage Village for a fresh start after Jonathan, the father, loses his job for an incident of uncontrolled rage. Struggling to adapt, the family quickly senses that something is amiss in their seemingly quaint new town. Marie, the teenage daughter, feels disconnected from her parents and begins to notice the eerie behavior of the townsfolk. When Marie befriends a local boy named Billy, she uncovers sinister clues about the town’s history, including lore about an ancient cult called The Fog. The cult is said to summon the devil every 100 years, needing a human host and ritual sacrifices to complete the possession. Meanwhile, Jonathan stumbles upon a hidden chamber in their basement, leading to a violent encounter with cult members. As tensions rise, the Largo family becomes entangled in a web of horror. Jonathan’s behavior grows erratic, Lucy and Ethan struggle to survive the chaos, and Marie faces a terrifying betrayal when Billy reveals his allegiance to the cult. In a desperate fight for survival, Marie must confront her fears, protect her family, and unravel the horrifying truth about the town’s dark secrets. In a climactic showdown, the family barely escapes the cult’s grip, leaving Greenage Village behind. However, the horrors of the town may not be gone for good, as the Largo family’s haunting experience hints at a sinister, lingering presence.
