🎬 Movie Name: Barbarian

Barbarian (2022)

đź“Ś Quick Info

Title: Barbarian
Release Year: 2022
Duration: ~ 102 minutes (approx)
Genre: Horror / Thriller
Main Cast: Georgina Campbell (Tess Marshall), Bill SkarsgĂĄrd (Keith Toshko), Justin Long (AJ Gilbride), Matthew Patrick Davis (Kyle)

đź“– Storyline:

Tess arrives late one night to stay in an Airbnb she booked — only to find the house already occupied by Keith, claiming a double booking. Against her better instincts, she stays overnight. Soon, she discovers lurking horrors hidden beneath the house’s walls. As the night unfolds, secrets, shifting perspectives, and terrifying revelations change everything she thought she knew.

Production Details

Director / Writer: Zach Cregger
Producers: Arnon Milchan, Roy Lee, Raphael Margules, J.D. Lifshitz (among others)
Cinematography: Michael McDonough
Editor: David Fenn
Music: Mac Quayle
Studio / Distributors: New Regency, Twenty First Century Studios, Red Wagon Entertainment
Budget / Box Office:

  • Budget: modest (reported small scale)

  • Box Office / Earnings: The film opened strong, earning ~$10 million on its opening weekend.

  • It went on to become a sleeper hit.

Trivia & Fun Facts

  • The film was a directorial leap for Zach Cregger, previously known for comedic work.

  • The script idea germinated after Cregger read The Gift of Fear, a book encouraging trusting one’s intuition.

  • Many critics praised the movie’s mid-film tonal shift (it starts suspenseful, then becomes more shocking).

  • It has been called one of 2022’s most surprising horror successes.

  • The film’s Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer is 92% based on 189 critic reviews. 

  • The Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes is around 71%

🎭 Ratings

IMDb Rating: 7.0 / 10 (with 241,000 user votes)
Rotten Tomatoes:

  • Critics’ Tomatometer: 92%

  • Audience Score: 71%

Why You Should Watch It

  • Barbarian subverts conventional horror tropes and keeps you guessing.

  • It masterfully blends tension, unexpected twists, and psychological dread.

  • The performances—especially Georgina Campbell and Bill SkarsgĂĄrd—bring depth to otherwise eerie setups.

  • It shows how a limited budget can still deliver bold horror.

  • It’s one of those films best experienced with minimal prior knowledge—so every reveal lands stronger.

Memorable Quotes


  • (Because of spoilers, I’ll keep them minimal)

    “You should always listen when your gut says something’s off.”
    “There are other rooms beneath this one.”