Ari Aster

Biography

Ari Aster (born July 15, 1986) is an American filmmaker. Having garnered some initial recognition for the short film The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (2011), he became best known for writing and directing Hereditary (2018), Midsommar (2019), and Beau Is Afraid (2023), all of which were released by A24. His films have been noted for their unsettling combination of horror, dark comedy, and depictions of graphic violence. In 2018, he co-founded the production company Square Peg with Danish producer Lars Knudsen, which has since helped finance Robert Eggers' The Northman (2022), Kristoffer Borgli's Dream Scenario (2023), and more.

Known For

Hereditary

as Archer Gallery Representative (voice) (uncredited)

Midsommar

as Podcast on Mark's Phone (voice) (uncredited)

Beau Is Afraid

as A Neighbor of Beau's (uncredited)

Eli Roth's History of Horror

as Self

Cursed: The True Nature of Hereditary

as Self

Finally Home: Making Beau is Afraid

as Self

30 Years of the Film Foundation: Martin Scorsese and Ari Aster in Conversation

as Self

Let the Festivities Begin: Manifesting Midsommar

as Self

A24 : The American New Wave

as Self (Archive Footage)

Variety Studio: Directors on Directors

as Self