As a swede I can confirm this is an average midsummers celebration, cult and all (also Dans swedish is clearly flawless)

Not poor Jack trying to be all optimistic about everything in the beginning 😅 and Dan pretty much had it all figured out. As always you two never fail to make me laugh.

I think the first thing that gave me a vibe of foreshadowing pretty heavily was that the guy says welcome to everyone except Danny. To her he says welcome HOME.

As a swede I honestly love this film, cause even though it's more of a horror comedy, it's very well researched. The painting over Dani's bed isn't just foreshadowing, a blonde girl and a bear as you noted on, it's also made by classical artist John Bauer and something every Swede would recognise. He made a lot of folklore art. The music, clothes, art, is very similar to our folk culture, not complete copies (except for some songs they play), but very very similar. Ättestupa was mentioned in viking texts, basically if you lived long enough to be a burden you could throw yourself over a cliff and still have an honourable death. Ättestupa literally translates to Heritage Cliff. Likewise, the blood eagle is also from viking times. They'd open up your spine and pull your lungs out while you're still alive. The dancing around the maypole is traditional and something we do every summer, but the dance until you drop is from the folk song Hårgalåten, in which the devil dresses as a fiddler and makes all the young dance until they die. This is also where the commune got its name, Hårga. Putting the scissors in the baby's cot is because it was believed that iron wards off fairy folk who would want to steal away the baby. Traditionally, scissors, shears, or an iron nail was therefor placed in the baby's bed. There's a spot where young women walk backwards picking flowers, this is from the superstition that if you pick 7 flowers and put them under your pillow on midsummer eve, you will dream about who you will marry. Honestly, the least authentic part of this film is the nature around the commune, it wasn't filmed in Sweden and it shows.

As someone who has struggled with their mental health and has had intrusive, unaliving thoughts, that opening was TRIGGERING. (I am doing better now)…but-PSA: if you think someone is considering taking their life, always call 911 or help get them support, even if you’re not 100% sure-it could save someone’s life.

The first time I watched this movie in theaters, I felt so unsettled leaving the theater, but years later now, I think this movie is quite thought provoking. The exploration of Dani’s trauma and how that leads her to embracing the cult who finally makes her feel seen…just so great. It mirrors real life situations where cults prey on people who are emotionally distraught or in need of a community, which makes Dani’s smile at the end all the more tragic.

Pelle’s parents died in a fire, quite possibly the same kind of fire that killed the characters in this film - which explain how the cult got and raised him. This film’s broadly about how cults work and how they take in and take advantage of the isolated and traumatized.

Christian’s drink was a different colour than the others because of the special ingredient - danger blood 😉

Another great reaction video! Loved the outtake at the end. 12/10. Also, Get Dan a better chair! My back hurts just watching him.

1:00:42 "This is getting cultier by the second." 😂 You're very tolerant to say that so late into the movie.

Dan coming in with that God of War knowledge👌🏻😂

Seeing this the very first time in a mostly empty theater was such an experience. I think I was the only girl, and when we got to the scene with Christian and Maia, I remember how we all burst into nervous laughter. This movie continues to haunt me as I realize every time just how much Aster tells and shows us and then just carries through with the promises. I’d LOVE to see your reaction to his third in this “tryptich of family grief”- Beau is Afraid

just got back from the gym and I saw this video dropped, perfect dinner time entertainment!

I just want to say, I've seen many reactions to this film, and you guys added commentary and editing I've never seen before that made me laugh so much and it was such a fun watch! Well done boys! Cant wait to see what else you guys react to next 👏❤

Another great reaction, guys! Props to Dan for knowing the basics of the Ymir legend (the norse creation myth is much weirder than the little he said lol) and the Blood Eagle. Can't wait to see where you go next. Still waiting for The Exorcist!

Aww you guys didn’t notice when Christian found the pube in his food that everyone’s drinks in their cups was yellow but Christian’s drink was orange. Because of that “love story” painting, where the woman used her period blood in a drink to make the man love her

What a great thing to wake up to, happy to see you guys. Another fun watch

Not sure if you guys picked up on the significance of the "love tapestry" they walked past early in the movie, in relation to Christian's pie/drink, but there's a reason his drink was darker than everyone else's 😆I somehow *knew* Jack would switch from commune to cult during the funniest sex scene in cinema history. I'd been waiting for this one ever since Hereditary - Ari doesn't miss with the creepy cult business!

I always get a little nervous when I watch new (to me) reactors react to this film. I freaking love this movie, but it's not for everyone. I'm so happy I gave your video a shot. You guys were a delight, and now I'm off to watch more from you 😊

56:34 never seen anyone notice this! The face is her sisters though with the gas mask

The hand waving support from you guys during the may queen dance hand me cackling 👋🏼✋🏼👋🏼✋🏼👋🏼✋🏼

You guys are phenomenal ❤ thanks for the laughs. New Subscriber here. "Its a cult not a commune" 😂❤

Alright dinner time...right?" kills me everytime lol

Remember the painting of the bear and the blonde girl in the beginning? It's a traditional piece of art by John Bauer called "Stackars lilla basse", in english, "Poor little creature" and it's an atr piece from a book with collected fairytales called "Bland tomtar och troll" (among gnomes and trolls) in 1912 and specificly for the fairytale called "Oskuldens vandring" or "the wandering of innocence" by Helena Nyblom . The art piece shows the 4 year old princess Bella (remember Dani and Chris were together for 4 years) and the princess meet the bear in the forest. Bella feeds the bear raspberries and asks the bear "Isn't it very hot in the summer heat to wear such thick fur?" And yes, it sure was hot for Chris🔥 and Dani did the same as Bella, caring for the bear not her own safety. Bella then calls the bear "poor creature" and kiss the nose of the bear. Bella is a character without any relations to anyone else in these fairytales. There is never any mention of her family so she is alone. Just like Dani.

2:53 - That sun was drawn by that popping girl in hereditary, I’m not going to be able to sleep after seeing that.

The director's cut makes it more apparent how bad Christian is, including an extended scene in Siv's house.

Just stumbled across your channel this week and absolutely bloody LOVING your reactions Gents. "Barbarian", "When Evil Lurks" and if you can get hold of it "Society" would probably hit the weird sweet spot.

Jack for May Queen!

Oh son of a bish, it’s 4:02 in the morning I was just ready to sleep ahhhhh

Ohh I'm so happy for you choosing to react to this! I saw it on telly here, and got hooked - after the inevitable, initial stunned 🤯 silence which always follows the film. 😅 How would you like some a bit older stuff? Such as 'Priest' from 1994, with marvellous actors such as Tom Wilkinson and Robert Carlyle. I'm struggling to find reaction vids to it, even if it's an impressive film. I'd also highly recommend an older comedy 'Operation Petticoat ' from 1959, starring Cary Grant and Tony Curtis - still makes me laugh after dozens of times of watching. Oh, and subscribed! It only took 2 of your vids for me to smash the button. ❤

I was so excited when I logged on and saw you'd posted a video, especially for this movie. Oddly, I find horror movies calming when I'm extremely stressed. It hasn't been a great week but this is a fantastic way to unwind.

I love y'all's reactions to this movie. If you want to continue down the A24 horror rabbit hole I suggest Talk to Me. I just watched it last night and I'm a grown ass woman and it scared the living shit out of me! Lol Keep up the great work guys!

It’s 12H25 and you release this glad u didn’t go to lectures today

I was genuinely excited for this

Nothing like a disturbing, sunny pagan cult for your social media detox. Highly recommended.

Props to you guys for keeping it all together in the end! Personally, this is a movie I've watched and probably will never watch again lol! Great reaction as always guys! Hope you'll react to The Exorcist next!

I love finding reaction channels at the beginning of their journeys. This is the first video I'm watching because it popped up on my recommended section. So happy I did. Subscribed immediately. You guys are great, you pay attention and catch the little details. Definitely going to binge the rest of your videos! You didn't ask for recommendations but The Witch (2015 - directed by Robert Eggers) would make an awesome reaction.

Just found you guys, love your banter and vibe!

The Good Son (1993)

React to the film: LATE NIGHT WITH THE DEVIL (2024), easily the best horror film of the year, creative, fun and unexpected, you're going to enjoy it.

Holy shit, have to watch this and I have yet to sleep but there is no way I am missing this reaction. Sleep can wait. So stoked for the danger blood and the horror on your faces 😂

The whole crew was picked bc they were potential candidates to join, but only Dani proved to be the best fit. which paired well with Pele being ready to take a wife. Honestly the entire structure of it is freaking fascinating, I'm pretty sure the woman who 'helped' maja during 'the ceremony' was pele and maja's mother asdf

Fun Fact: The entire chain of events of the movie is on the tapestry at the beginning when they first arrive.

Love your reactions! Can't wait for you bois to react to The VVitch (2015) and The Thing (1982).

Hey what app did u use to record the movie and your reaction?

Me typing: Raw dogging the chair is crazy. Get a cushion. You, as I'm typing the word 'cushion': I got you a cushion. touché

At 1:04:14 you can see Pelle looking at Christian through the crack in the door. I have seen this movie like twenty times and never noticed that. He's observing his plan coming into fruition, tl;dr fuck Pelle lol

This movie ruined theaters for me. I watched this amazing film in a pretty full theater, and all of the atmosphere was obliterated by the crowd laughing at all the wrong parts. Now the only movies I go to a theater to watch are childrens movies with my kids. Lol.

you guys are great, can't wait for the inevitable setup upgrade 👍 during the pube-cake scene, have you noticed how christians drink had light red-ish tint and do you remember the love story shown in the beginning. oh and when you want to really get fucked up, then i recommend the 2008 french movie "Martyrs". After that nearly nothing will shock you anymore

Social media detox 💀😭 sweet summer child 😂😂😂

React to Suspiria 2018 too!!

48:20 As a Swede I appreciate the meme 🤣

whereabouts is dan from? i’m sensing a fellow geordie

You guys should watch the Anime attack on Titan!! It has also a horror and adventoure theme and Ymir also plays a role!

I freaking love this movie

now we wait for the sweden vlog

I’m so glad you caught that at 56:31. It’s Dani’s sister with the tube in her mouth.

You could watch society of the snow, but in the original language. it is a true story, very very good

I think they all just call each other "sister"/"brother" in the cult, I don't think Pelle was actually blood siblings with Maja or Ingmar. I might be wrong though.

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Okay, since u seem to like this one, how about The Love Witch? It has a very unique style and story and it kinda give of the same off putting vibe as Midsommar 👍🏼

Watch Signs 2002!!

Can you do the Godzilla Monsterverse?

Why did you call your channel Jack Reacts? Why not ReJackts? I swear, if I'm not in the pitch meeting, this kind of shit is going to happen.

This whole reaction was hillarius. The guy on the left trying to convince the other its not that wierd its friendly , its just culture 🤦😂 ironically the types of friends that get u into situations like this ha ha . Movie has so much symbolic extraness unique n different . Still funny to see others reactions lol

That is the face of her sister in the trees

My guess when it comes to the dying at 72 part is maybe they believe in some afterlife where you're the age and have the body of when you died, so they do it at 72 so they've lived a long enough life but they'll still be well enough to use that body in the afterlife whereas if they did ot at say 90 they wouldn't be as independent idk just an idea

Hi guys You should check out Evil Dead Rise.

If you guys are looking for good british horror movies you should check out Dog Soldiers and The Kill List.....

Have you guys seen The Lobster?

Christian is the actual worst. I hate everythjng about him and he just like... never improves. Also "Oh, a mushroom tea, that sounds disgusting" It really is really is 😂

This movie is really bad and it’s a rip off of the Wicker Man. If you don’t believe me, watch them back to back and make me a liar..

Bros there will be some scenes will be jaw dropping in this movie i felt quite uneasy😲on the group scene Bros hope you do watch reaction on😈Late Night with the Devil (2023) & Immaculate (2024)