Ari Aster
Jul 15, 1986 (39 years old) in New York City, New York, USA
Ari Aster (born July 15, 1986) is an American filmmaker. After garnering 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. He co-founded the production company Square Peg with Danish producer Lars Knudsen in 2018, which has produced films including Dream Scenario (2023), Bugonia (2025), and other auteur-driven films. In 2025, his fourth feature film Eddington released by A24.
Known For
Midsommar
Podcast on Mark's Phone (voice) (uncredited)
Hereditary
Archer Gallery Representative (voice) (uncredited)
Eddington
Radio Journalist (voice)(uncredited)
Beau Is Afraid
A Neighbor of Beau's (uncredited)
Credits
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Eddington 2025Radio Journalist (voice)(uncredited)★ 6.7 -
Self★ 10 -
Beau Is Afraid 2023A Neighbor of Beau's (uncredited)★ 6.7 -
Self★ NR -
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Self★ 10 -
Midsommar 2019Podcast on Mark's Phone (voice) (uncredited)★ 7.2 -
Self★ 6.4 -
Self★ 8.7 -
Hereditary 2018Archer Gallery Representative (voice) (uncredited)★ 7.3
