7 Most Gruesome Deaths in Midsommar

The Ardor Family

The opening scene of Midsommar sets the tone for the rest of the movie with the tragic deaths of the Ardor family. Terri's decision to take her own life results in the carbon monoxide poisoning of her and Dani's parents, a truly shocking and tragic moment that lingers in the minds of viewers.

Terri's corpse in Midsommar

The harrowing reveal of these deaths, accompanied by creepy audio and vivid shots of the corpses, creates a dark and unsettling atmosphere that foreshadows the horrors to come.

Midsommar - Connie After Harga Ritual

Connie

Connie's death in Midsommar is a bit more ambiguous in the theatrical cut, but the director's cut reveals the shocking truth. She is ritualistically drowned by Hårga cultists, a jolting revelation that adds to the overall sense of dread and unease in the film.

Josh's leg in Midsommar

Josh

Josh's quick and shocking death in Midsommar comes as a surprise, as he is bludgeoned to death by a Hårga elder wearing Mark's face. The eerie imagery and the swift brutality of his demise make it one of the scariest scenes in the movie.

Josh talking in Midsommar

Mark

Mark's death in Midsommar is not shown on-screen, but the implications and aftermath reveal the painful nature of his demise. His decision to urinate on a sacred tree leads to his skin being removed by a cultist, a disturbing fate that adds to the shock factor of the movie.

Josh looking on in Midsommar

Ylva

Ylva's ritualistic suicide in Midsommar is a ghastly dose of culture shock, as she jumps off a cliff and dies on impact. The gruesome display of gore that accompanies her death is sickening, leaving a lasting impression on both the characters and the audience.

Josh in bed in Midsommar

Dan

Dan's ritualistic suicide in Midsommar is made even more gruesome by the fact that he does not die right away, leaving him in pure misery until the cultists bludgeon him to death. The disturbing scene introduces the true brutality of the Hårga cult, shocking both the characters and the audience.

Josh on the floor in Midsommar

Simon

Simon's death in Midsommar is revealed when his corpse is found strung up in a barn, his lungs ripped out of his back in a haunting blood eagle display. The stomach-churning aftermath of his death leaves a lasting impact, showcasing one of the most brutal and shocking moments in the movie.

Midsommar Mark

Christian

Christian's fate in Midsommar is the most shocking of all, as he is sacrificed by Dani in a brutal and horrifying manner. Stuffed into a dead bear and left to burn alive, Christian's death is a jarring conclusion to the heinously wondrous film, shocking both Dani and the audience.

Scary scene of Mark's skinned face in Midsommar