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Ari Aster Wrote Hereditary Prequel, Shelved Indefinitely
9 Jun
Summary
- Director Ari Aster wrote a prequel to his 2018 horror film 'Hereditary'.
- Aster has no current plans to film the 'Hereditary' prequel.
- He dislikes the 'elevated horror' label applied to his work.
Filmmaker Ari Aster has disclosed the existence of a prequel script for his 2018 directorial debut, "Hereditary." Aster mentioned during a Q&A event that while the prequel was written, there are currently no plans for its production. He expressed uncertainty about the project's future direction, noting it is a prequel rather than a sequel.
Aster, known for films like "Midsommar" and "Beau Is Afraid," also voiced his aversion to the term "elevated horror." He feels this label boxes him in and can alienate horror enthusiasts. The director also touched upon the challenging financing of "Hereditary," describing a difficult relationship with an unnamed financier during the film's completion.
