Back at the end of last year everyone was surprised and intrigued by the news of a new film from A24 directed by Ari Aster — especially after the announcement that none other than Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone and even Austin Butler would be starring in the leading roles. A few months ago, a short but original teaser styled like an Instagram “reel” generated even more hype. And after the film’s premiere at Cannes, many began calling it the new ideal of the Western genre — and, generally, a very impressive film.