The Masked Cinema 2022 - Barbarian

Barbarian could be the most original horror film of 2022. However is it a great film?

Written and directed by Zach Cregger (in his solo directorial debut), starring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long. 

The basic plot of Barbarian sees a woman find out that the rental house she reserved has been accidentally double-booked with a man, while not knowing of a dark secret within the home. Based in the terrifying deserted back streets of Detroit, this female tackles social issues like the collapse of large American cities along with me too moments too.

For this I applaud the film. Cause it's not done in an in your face manner, it's subtle like some of the scares. However once the "beast" of the film is revealed the film is a little less spooky.

The film received positive critical reviews, with praise aimed at Cregger's screenplay and direction as well as the cast performances (particularly that of Campbell). The film was a success at the box office, grossing under $45 million worldwide against a $4.5 million budget.

With a lot of films falling flat at the cinema in 2022, this is a rare original, interesting film. Yes parts of the horror have done before. However with creative flashbacks, plot shifts along with good pacing this film was a bit of a winner in the highly crowded horror film field this year.

Look out for the hero Georgina Campbell, she is 100% one to watch.

3.5 Stars. Good effort all round!