Ari Aster has made a career out of the horror and twisted comedy of anxiety. Regardless of where each individual audience member is in their life or the experiences they’ve had, this is what makes films such as “Hereditary” and “Midsommar” universally loved and relatable.
Making films that are more about the subject watching instead of an overarching set of themes or narratives is something that Aster has mastered and brings to his most recent film “Beau Is Afraid.” READ MORE: ‘Beau Is Afraid’ Review: Joaquin Phoenix Guides Ari Aster’s Hilarious, Horrific, Despairing Nightmare, Hellish Mom Comedy An epic nightmare comedy, almost three hours in length, “Beau Is Afraid” tells the story of an anxiety-ridden man named Beau as he confronts his darkest fears after the sudden death of his mother.
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