‘Barbarian’ review: One of the most surprising horror movies of the year

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A modern take on a classic horror premise, “Barbarian” poses a relatable question: What would you do if you arrived at your Airbnb, only to discover it’s been double-booked with a handsome stranger?

Georgina Campbell as Tess in 20th Century Studios' BARBARIAN, exclusively on Hulu. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.poses a relatable question: What would you do if you arrived at your Airbnb, only to discover it’s been double-booked with a handsome stranger?than meets the eye — just like the seemingly quaint Airbnb its protagonist finds herself unable to escape.

is an ambitious, original horror film; cleverly shot, sharply directed and featuring a trio of leads who more than pull their weight. Though its thematic intentions and twist plot developments may not all function in perfect harmony, there’s more than enough originality and black humor in "Barbarian"About"Barbarian": Airbnb horror... with a twistfollows Tess , a young woman who books a seemingly idyllic Airbnb for the night ahead of a major job interview in Detroit.

Bill Skarsgård as Keith in 20th Century Studios' BARBARIAN, exclusively on Hulu. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.without acknowledging that the film virtually reinvents itself at the end of its first act, with a story structure that bears remarkable similarity to the original "Psycho." The film the audience spends the first 40 minutes watching is hardly the same film so much as 10 minutes later.

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