I rarely get as jealous as I did when those in New York got to see Ari Aster‘s extended Director’s Cut of Midsommar just weeks after its theatrical run. We sent Julieann Stipidis to the event where she raved about the added depth to the characters, especially that of Dani (Florence Pugh) and Christian (Jack Reynor).
We all expected the alternate version to be included on home video, which was eventually announced as a near bare-bones release for this coming October. While we’re all a little frustrated with the immediacy of the double-dip, it appears A24 is about to send the Director’s Cut to theaters nationwide…this Friday!
The news was initially hiding within a report on The Beat, written by 18-year veteran journalist Ed Douglas, who is as reputable as they come. Our own Meagan Navarro was able to score tickets at the Alamo Drafthouse in Houston for this coming Friday, confirming some showings.
In fact, a quick search on AMC’s website shows an August 30th release date with advance tickets on sale soon. I’ve set an alert for a reminder when they become available. I’ve also reached out to A24 for confirmation and comment, which I expect at some point today. Watch this spot for updates.
UPDATE: A24 has confirmed that the Director’s Cut will indeed be released in select theaters this Friday, August 30. It runs 171 minutes, featuring “new scenes and extended footage”!
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The film stars Florence Pugh as a young woman who reluctantly joins her boyfriend on a summer trip to a remote Swedish village for a midsummer festival, which becomes more and more sinister as the days pass.
After a family tragedy, a young American couple joins some friends at a midsummer festival in a remote Swedish village. What begins as a carefree summer holiday takes a sinister turn when the insular villagers invite their guests to partake in festivities that grow increasingly unnerving and viscerally disturbing.
