Who gets blood eagled in Midsommar? Was there a blood eagle in Midsommar? How painful was the blood eagle?

Midsommar is a horror movie written and directed by Ari Aster who is also known for writing and directing ‘Hereditary’.  Midsommar chronicles the harrowing journey of four friends during a Swedish summer solstice festival that suddenly turns fatal.

In the movie, there exist some brutal acts of killing including blood eagle.

Was there a blood eagle in Midsommar?

Yes, there was a blood eagle in Midsommar.

Who gets blood eagled in Midsommar?

Simon was blood eagled by Cultists. They leave Simon in the chicken hut after stuffing flowers into his eyes. “Blood eagle” refers to a ritual death technique when the victim’s back ribs are severed and his lungs are extracted to give the impression of wings.

How painful was the blood eagle?

It is obvious that a victim of a blood eagle would have passed away long before their ribs could have been shaped into wings and their lungs extended.

Even when performed carefully, the victim will be in a pain he/she can never endure and will eventually die from shock before one completes the act.