Barbarian, a 2022 horror movie that earned 10 times its budget, is coming to Hulu in October. Written and directed by Zach Cregger in his debut, the 2022 horror film follows a woman who accidentally double-books a rental home in Detroit with a strange man, who are both unaware of a sinister secret hidden underneath the home. TheBarbariancastincludes Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, Justin Long, and more.
Did You Know:Barbarianis from the producer ofItand the executive producer ofThe RingandThe Grudge.
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Barbarian follows a young woman who discovers her Airbnb has been double-booked with a stranger already present. Despite initial hesitation, she decides to stay, only to uncover disturbing secrets within the unsettling rental. The film, released in 2022, explores themes of trust and unease in unexpected encounters.
From Zach Cregger in his solo screenwriting and directorial debut,Barbariantook critics by surprisein 2022, with reviews praising it as a clever, darkly funny, and primarily terrifying horror film that delivers a chilling and constantly unpredictable experience. Perhaps the strongest aspect of the horror film is its unpredictable nature and ability to subvert audience expectations. This is first evident in the depiction ofBill Skarsgård’s characterwho is initially unnerving before warming up to Georgina Campbell’s main character. In turn, it’s better to go intoBarbarianblind, but be ready for an unsettling ending.
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Barbarianwas not marketed heavily and received little attention leading up to its release in September 2022. However, made on a small budget of $4–4.5 million,Barbarianended up becoming a sleeper hitthat earned over 10 times its budget at the box office for a total of $45.4 million. Looking back on its critical and commercial success a couple of years later,Barbarianwas easily one of thebest horror movies of 2022and is arguably already a modern classic. It quickly cemented Zach Cregger as an auteur of elevated horror with his next movie,Weapons, coming in 2026.
$4–4.5 million
$45.4 million
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RT Audience Score
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Overall, withBarbarian, director Zach Cregger delivered a cleverly unpredictable experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat. With a strong cast including Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long, the low-budget sleeper hit captivated critics and earned over 10 times its budget at the box office, making it a must-watch for any horror fan who still hasn’t seen it this spooky season.
WhatScreen Ranthas said aboutBarbarian:
Campbell’s performance has been singled out for praise many times over. Campbell flexes her scream queen muscles throughout, and gets to progress through a few different levels of fear inBarbarian; from quietly nervous at first to full-fledged Final Girl terror in the movie’s climax. -The Watchers Is A Perfect Reminder To Watch One Of 2022’s Best Horror Movies
