Midsummer
Midsommer
It is the last day of school for Christian and his younger sister Sophie. They are heading to a party at his friend Trina. High school graduation is just around the corner and after the freedom and future. But behind the idyllic facade lurks tragedy and secrets. That evening Sophie commits suicide.
Why it matters
A grim, intimate dive into adolescent despair that eschews supernatural tricks for raw emotional horror.
- Unflinching portrayal of teenage mental health struggles rarely seen outside indie dramas.
- Grounded, naturalistic performances anchor the tragedy in painful realism.
- A stark counterpoint to bright, escapist teen horror—this is atmosphere stripped down to quiet dread.
- For fans of slow-burn character studies who appreciate horror’s power to confront real-world darkness.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
0
Slow Burn
66
Psychological
14
Supernatural
20
Creature
0
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
17
Cerebral
43
Survival
17
