Ari Aster
Directing
Biography
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 the feature films Hereditary (2018) and Midsommar (2019), both released by A24, making a name as a filmmaker of elevated horror. After pivoting away from the genre with Beau Is Afraid (2023), his next film, Eddington, premiered in competition at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. His films are notable for their unsettling combination of horror, dark comedy, and graphic violence. He co-founded the production company Square Peg with Danish producer Lars Knudsen in 2019.
Born: July 15, 1986
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Self
as Radio Journalist (voice) (uncredited)
as A Neighbor of Beau's (uncredited)
as Podcast on Mark's Phone (voice) (uncredited)
as Self
as Archer Gallery Representative (voice) (uncredited)