Viewed: 30/10/22.
Director: Zach Cregger
Actors: Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgard, Justin Long, Richard Brake
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Rating: MA
‘Barbarian’ is both a straightforward thriller/horror,
but also a bit unique and unconventional. The set-up is simple – Tess (Campbell)
is staying at an AirBnB in Detroit, which happens to be double-booked by Keith
(Skarsgard). Seems straightforward what might happen next… AJ (Long) comes
along as the landlord and there’s a few flashbacks of Frank (Drake). Other than
that, a very light on cast, carried by each of the stars.
Even though it’s a horror film, the
tone is often light, but allows for tension to be built, mostly thanks to the
good score. I did like the turn it took after the first act. Always good to see
Justin Long in a horror film – this is up there with one of my favourites, ‘Drag
Me To Hell’, and is better than ‘Jeepers Creepers’ and ‘Tusk’.
It’s fun and fast – only 100min – and Campbell
does a convincing job of being empathetic and not the stereotypical victim. See
it to find out what happens! Great directorial debut from Cregger.
Overall: Fun, different horror tale.
Gav’s Rating: 4 stars.
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