Barbarian
Directed by Zach Cregger
In town for a job interview, a young woman arrives at her Airbnb rental late at night only to find that the house has been mistakenly double-booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgment, 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 house guest.
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- ZokkiieApril 30, 2026Second time watching it. Still remember what a surprise it was the first time around, especially that twist—most horror films would completely mess that up, but this one actually nails it. It’s got that uncomfortable, creeping tension that turns into straight-up stress, and it never really feels like it’s following a predictable path. Keeps you guessing in a way that feels earned rather than chaotic. Not perfect, some parts are a bit uneven, but the energy and unpredictability carry it a long way. Definitely one that sticks with you after.
- Kevin WardJuly 6, 2025STOP reading these reviews and just go watch this. An exhilarating theatrical experience filled with tension, laughter and scares. Legitimately, had no idea where any of the story was headed at any point. Loved Skarsgård, Campbell and Long as the leads and features some impressive camerawork to boot. Can’t recommend this enough for the horror fans that delight in the unexpected.
- MrTrivetFebruary 10, 2026Barbarian is a horror film that puts Zach Cregger on the map as a promising director. While it employs classic genre tropes, it builds tension through performance in a remarkably effective way - from the very first scenes, the unease and subtle fear between the characters act as a lure, lulling the audience before the story fully unfolds. As the mysteries of the house deepen, the film makes claustrophobic fear almost tangible, and the confrontation with what awaits the characters is genuinely terrifying. The carefully built emotional tension reaches its peak in the disgusting, shocking spectacle of the second half of the movie. The way the backstory and the creation of the deadly trap are presented is particularly impressive - dividing the film into chapters focusing on individual characters provides a satisfying understanding of the plot. Barbarian is an example of a horror movie that skillfully balances suspense, terror, and narrative ingenuity. The film exceeded my expectations.
- cultfilmlikerAugust 12, 2025Ohh, they live on Barbary Street! I get it now! Such a fun ride with such wonderfully frightening direction! Phenomenal laptop toss “Alright, bitch. Get ready to get fucksd” is such a sinister line Weird to see Kurt wearing shoes! Zach’s work makes me so happy. So excited for Weapons ugh The 4K HDR makes the anxiety even more fun!
Barbarian Trivia
Barbarian was released on September 8, 2022.
Barbarian was directed by Zach Cregger.
Barbarian has a runtime of 1h 43m.
Barbarian was produced by Arnon Milchan, Roy Lee, J.D. Lifshitz, Raphael Margules.
In town for a job interview, a young woman arrives at her Airbnb rental late at night only to find that the house has been mistakenly double-booked and a strange man is already staying there. Against her better judgment, 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 house guest.
The key characters in Barbarian are Tess (Georgina Campbell), AJ (Justin Long), Keith (Bill Skarsgård).
Barbarian is rated R.
Barbarian is a Thriller, Horror, Mystery film.
Barbarian has an audience rating of 7 out of 10.
Barbarian had a budget of $4.5M.
Barbarian has made $45.4M at the box office.