Ari Aster

Ari Aster's career, though brief, has left an outsized mark on contemporary horror and genre cinema. Hereditary and Midsommar are widely regarded as touchstones of modern elevated horror, and both have developed devoted fanbases that continue to dissect their symbolism and craft. His willingness to take risks, from the three-hour surrealism of Beau Is Afraid to the neo-Western satire of Eddington, has earned him respect as a filmmaker who refuses to repeat himself. While his later films have divided audiences, his influence is clear in the wave of ambitious, artful horror that followed his debut. His awards, including three genre-specific wins, reflect the esteem in which he is held within the horror community.