Ari Aster's Eddington juxtaposes horror and black comedy to explore the trauma of the early COVID-19 pandemic. Set in May 2020, it illustrates how collective reality became irreparable due to the pandemic. The film focuses on Sheriff Joe Cross and his wife Louise, who struggles with deep-seated issues from her past, which complicates their life together. The narrative critiques the invasion of opportunists amidst chaos and highlights the struggles of ordinary people against the backdrop of COVID-related challenges, including mask mandates and personal denials.
Eddington, set in early COVID days, portrays a small-town narrative revealing the deep fractures of American reality, exploring themes of trauma and societal unrest.
Sheriff Joe Cross, portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix, struggles with personal stability while his wife, Louise, battles psychological hurdles stemming from a past traumatic experience.
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