After you watch Ari Aster’s “Hereditary,” you might think to yourself that the director just has a keen eye for horror and family drama. But then you watch “Midsommar,” and suddenly, you’re worrying about Aster’s mental health. Clearly, the filmmaker has some demons he’s working out through his films, and you have to wonder what he’s going to exorcise next. Well, it’s likely not going to be another horror film.
During a recent Reddit AMA (via ComingSoon), Aster was asked about where he’ll go next with his third feature. As mentioned, his first film explored demons and family drama, while “Midsommar” was a relationship drama told through the lens of folk horror. What’s next? He’s not giving details but Aster is venturing into some truly new ground, either way.
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“Next one will either be a zonky nightmare comedy or a big, sickly domestic melodrama.” Aster said.“It might take me a few movies before I wind back around to it, but I love horror and I’m sure I’ll be back.”
Considering his first two films, you have to figure that “big, sickly domestic melodrama” is the clear choice for Aster. Hell, take out all the supernatural and/or horrific elements from the other films and you have some truly compelling stories of interpersonal drama.
But the “zonky, nightmare comedy” might be the most attractive. Who doesn’t enjoy when filmmakers take big swings and attempt something completely out of character? Regardless of the quality of the film, which normally veers wildly between inspired and embarrassing, filmmakers who take risks are always interesting.
That being said, it’s likely we won’t have to wait too long for whatever the new project is. Aster has released his first two films only a year apart. So, before you know it, we could be hyping up the filmmaker’s next melodrama or comedy.