Barbarian
In town for a job interview, a young woman arrives at her Airbnb late at night only to find that it has been mistakenly double-booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgement, she decides to stay the night anyway, but soon discovers that there is much more to be afraid of in the house than the other guest.
- Released:
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thrillers
- Stars: Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, Justin Long, Richard Brake, Jaymes Butler, Sophie Sörensen, Matthew Patrick Davis, Kalina Stancheva, J.R. Esposito, Trevor Van Uden, Kurt Braunohler, Rachel Fowler, Kate Nichols, Kate Bosworth, Brooke Dillman, Sara Paxton, Will Greenberg, Derek Morse, Zach Cregger, Devina Vassileva, Julian Stanishkov
- Director: Zach Cregger
Comments
- gergomolnar-27192 - 29 June 2024
Worth to watch like once maybe twice...
So it was more and more better than smile. I dont say this is the best horror movie i ever watched but this was exciting and not that type of every five minute have a jumpscare horror movie. I like the transitions and the camera movement on this movie. I think the ending was expected but that not means it was bad. I think overall it was a good modern horror movie. Some point in the movie have some disgusting stuff but not unwatchable disgusting things.
Yes this movie was a little bit bizarre but im enjoy barbarian. The acting was good too. I think it's from the better modern horror movie catalogue. So yes go and watch this movie if you like moden horror movies :) - cristinasamsar - 29 May 2024
A good horror movie made in 2022? Yes.
Amazing. An horror movie that knows how to combine the unknown with the mistery. In result, you make a story that makes you want to hug your cat because you don't want to be alone °~°.
There are smart characters (I mean characters that make decisions from comon sense or realistic decisions that people would make in these situations... I think).
There is not an exaggerate amount of violence (graphic or not), just the ones needed to make an impression.
Actually, I don't think there's an exaggerate amount of scare or violence. The very few things you see or heard are enough for you to imagine the rest. And there's some scenes that I didn't expect (something that nearly never happens in horror movies, and that why I liked this movie).
If you like horror movies but you don't want to traumatize yourself with gore things, I recommend this one. - nimish-sharma - 9 May 2024
This is one of the most ridiculous and dumb movies I've seen in ages
Decent start, if you are ok with a main character that is an actual idiot.
Then it just went absolutely downhill so fast that I got whiplash watching it.
Seriously absolutely ridiculous basically from the moment Skarsgård dies.
How this movie has a 7 rating(at time of writing) is absolutely beyond me. I'm inclined to think either the people who made it have a bunch of bots that come in and put a bunch of fake ratings to boost it or people are trolling. I just refuse to believe that so many people can have such terrible taste in movies that they would actually average this out to a 7. At least, for the future of humanity, I really hope not. - agnethemus - 12 January 2023
Definitely worth a watch
I've heard a lot of mixed opinions before watching this - either loving it or hating it. Went in with an open mind and was pleasantly surprised.
It kinda remind me of Cabin in the Woods. First time watching it I thought the first half was good and the second half was bonkers. Leaving me with the feeling of 'wtf did I just watch'. I kinda felt the same watching Babarian. But the second time watching it, I actually really really liked it. Not that i didn't the first time. It has a lot of great elements and the story is interesting. Unless you hate it I would recommend watching it a second time.
The acting was great! It's not very scary, but definitely worth a watch. - hannahbanana-8 - 10 January 2023
So the cops...
They're always stupid?
They completely blew off Tess despite parking right in front of two clean/nice looking cars which might indicate there was someone else there and you'd think they'd check if they were stolen which would give all the info they need... right?
But idk, it was a good movie, was more of a drama with a twist of horror. It would have been interesting to see it delve more into the backstory and see other moments with the "mother" also why did the bloke do what he did, was the director just going for a Fritzl storyline, or... what. The awkward interactions between Tess and Keith could have been cut a little shorter and we could have had more interactions with the "mother" at least, I think. - Stevieboy666 - 7 January 2023
Barbarian was recommended to me and it did not disappoint!
Two strangers Tess (Georgina Campbell) and Keith (Bill Skarsgard) book the same rental house in a very deprived part of Detroit, he is already there but when Tess turns up late at night she agrees to stay. Down in the basement she makes a very grim discovery. I have to say that on the whole I have a low opinion of modern/21st Century horror, yes there is plenty of it but the majority is mediocre at best. Thankfully Barbarian is one of those few movies that stands head and shoulders above the crud. It comes with a fairly small cast but all of the characters were enjoyable, needless to say Skarsgard gives yet another superb performance, great actor. Without calling the plot completely original it is highly inventive and engaging, at times very tense and creepy but there is also a fair amount of very welcome humour too. Yes, some of the characters (Tess in particular) does make some very dumb decisions and the ending is pretty hard to swallow but I really enjoyed watching Barbarian, a great big screen directional debut from Zach Cregger, I look forward to seeing what he does next. - larryrr44 - 5 January 2023
Wow! That Was So Good!
Finally an enjoyable horror movie with an interesting story, great writing and character development, and enough "edge of your seat" moments to keep you biting your nails from start to finish! And without all the paranormal, mass murderer, slash 'em up while jumping out from nowhere type scenes that directors have come to rely on for their scare factors.
I loved how the different plots throughout connected into one comprehensive story in the end making it truly interesting and terrifying in the same breath. All 3 main characters were fantastic; especially Georgina Campbell. All great horrors need a heroine you can get behind and she absolutely nailed it.
I haven't seen a horror in a while that keep me that entertained and thinking about it afterwards. I'll be recommending this to everyone- horror fan or not! - nicollas-78352 - 3 January 2023
immersive
I really enjoyed the immersion and the way the narrative is told. The construction of the film resembles an iceberg, initially showing only the tip, which is at sea level, and then sinks down showing the entire large body of ice below the water. There was a bit of confusion in a certain transition of the narrative but nothing difficult to understand.
It's a good horror movie, without big scares that could give you a heart attack but enough to leave you watching some scenes between the fingers of your hand while your face is covered.
I recommend it for those who are with friends on a pizza night and for couples who like to venture out and be scared together. (for those who like to venture into horror alone too :) - MisterJxroen - 1 January 2023
You're My Baby Now
Horror in its prime is always a delight to watch. I'm saddened by the fact that I didn't watch this film on the big screen, since the thrill and tension would've been even more enhanced than it already was watching from a laptop.
The plot was absolutely haunting due to the - sometimes very unexpected - disturbing sequences. Performances and a petrifying story kept me immersed from the beginning 'till the end. This film didn't feel like a cliché "jumpscare" horror film but instead one that keeps you on the edge of the seat with merely the thought of such scares possibly happening, or worse.
I'm glad I didn't watch any trailers for this film nor watched any reviews and plot summaries, since the film is full of juicy surprises to keep you interested throughout this crazy ride. My mind put my expectations on a different path which made the actual plot of the story feel like a welcome surprise.
What also added to my immersion and high-stress level as I watched this one is the clever cinematography. I adored the point of view shots with the seemingly natural lightning from cellphones & flashlights. The ominious set design and exploration of it while remaining - scarily enough - realistic makes the experience all the better.
I definetely recommend this one for fans of disturbing horror that don't mind a few surprises along the way. - lyndsigrosso - 30 December 2022
Dumb...
I want to start off with saying, I'm born and raised in Detroit MI. I promise you, there is always vacancies at hotels especially on the outskirts such as Southfield.
There is just too many plot holes and thoughts of "wow, that was stupid". Is it something different? Yes.
How is "The Mother" surviving? Where is she getting milk from? Surely she isn't still lactating. Double booking at an Air BnB? Bye, see you!
I love horror movies. I go into them with an open mind but this was just dumb. I just wasn't impressed with this one. I thought the acting was good. I was excited because they had some good actors in it but I didn't believe the story. To each their own.
