Netflix is presently showcasing a terrifying masterpiece from renowned filmmaker Ari Aster – though time is running out to watch it.
The mastermind behind contemporary horror gems Hereditary and Midsommar unveiled his newest psychological thriller Eddington in American cinemas last month, with UK audiences set to experience it later this week.
The film has already generated heated debate among critics and viewers due to its unconventional approach, early pandemic backdrop and bold political statements.
However, another of his polarising works remains accessible on Netflix for merely a handful of days longer.
This Kafkaesque tale left certain viewers bewildered following its debut, whilst its relentless three-hour duration also presented difficulties.
Nevertheless, a devoted fanbase has persistently championed its merits, arguing it deserves viewing before departing Netflix on Saturday, 23rd August.
One five-star Google review gushed: “This film takes you through the nightmarish journey into all the different traumas that quite literally stay with the child for the rest of their life.
“Stunning. I know it won’t be everyone’s cup of tea but for those that feel it, versus just seeing it, I know will agree…another masterpiece by Ari Aster.”
Another viewer described it as “absolutely wonderful” and a “cult classic in the making”.
“This maybe the single best movie I have ever seen,” they declared.
“I mean that sincerely. I say this because to even think of a movie like this is already a wild accomplishment, but to execute it this flawlessly and make 3 hours interesting to the extent that my mind never wandered off even once, is something rarely accomplished by film.
“I was glued to my TV wanting to see what creation was coming at me next.”
The acclaim carried on over on Letterboxd, where one viewer gushed: “This is f***ing insane. Every twenty minutes I had to check in with myself to be like ‘How did we get to this point’ because it’s non-stop psychotic thing after psychotic thing.
“This movie is balls-to-the-walls (literally at times!) Ari Aster insanity. Disgusting, hilarious, heartfelt, traumatic and most importantly: unique. No wonder it took him ten years to make this.”
Meanwhile, another glowing five-star review proclaimed: “Each rewatch just further cements this as one of the best things I’ve ever seen.
“One of the most intelligent psychologically ambitious and sophisticated horrors ever. In ten years when everyone is calling this a masterpiece just remember who was here first, trapped in this nightmare. Ari Aster’s Best to date.”
Will you be setting aside time for a three-hour psychological rollercoaster before Beau Is Afraid departs Netflix?
Beau Is Afraid is available to stream on Netflix until Saturday, 23rd August.