Opens in a new tab
Year:
2022
Runtime:
103 Min.
Director:
Zach Cregger
IMDB Rating:
6.9

Cast:

Georgina CampbellGeorgina CampbellTess
Justin LongJustin LongAJ
Bill SkarsgårdBill SkarsgårdKeith
Richard BrakeRichard BrakeFrank
Matthew Patrick DavisMatthew Patrick DavisThe Mother
Jaymes ButlerJaymes ButlerAndre
Barbarian movie poster

Barbarian (2022): Spoiler-Free Review

Barbarian is Zach Cregger’s 2022 horror film about a rental house with a terrible secret. It starts small and then keeps changing shape.

The Premise

Tess (Georgina Campbell) arrives in Detroit for a job interview and finds her rental house already booked by another guest, Keith (Bill Skarsgård). It is late and raining, so she decides to stay. Odd details in the house make her uneasy, and a discovery in the basement changes the night.

Why It Works

  • The film changes direction more than once, and each shift is a surprise.
  • Georgina Campbell plays a smart, resourceful lead.

At a Glance

  • Director and writer: Zach Cregger
  • Cast: Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, Justin Long
  • Setting: Detroit
  • Genre: Horror

Verdict

A wild, clever horror film that works best when you know nothing. Avoid spoilers.

  • Who should watch: Fans of horror with big swings.
  • Spoilers: none. We never reveal the twist in this review.

Frequently Asked Questions About:
"Barbarian"

Yes. It has strong scares, gore and a few grim jokes.

No. The story is fiction.

Last updated: November, 2026
– Film details and cast information checked.
Leave the first comment