This 2022 horror hit is available to watch for free after airing on TV late on Monday night
A terrifying ‘masterpiece’ boasting a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes is available to watch for free this week, just in time for Halloween.
Barbarian is a 2022 American horror flick penned and helmed by Zach Cregger in his debut as both solo writer and director.
Featuring Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, and Justin Long, the storyline follows a woman who discovers that her booked rental property has been mistakenly double-reserved by a bloke, unaware of the sinister secrets lurking within the house.
Zach Cregger drew inspiration from the non-fiction book The Gift of Fear, which urges women to trust their instincts and not dismiss the unconscious warning signs that emerge in their everyday encounters with men.
He set out to craft a single thirty-page sequence that would weave in as many of these warning signals as possible, reports the Express.
Barbarian was inspired by nonfiction book The Gift Of Fear(Image: 20th Century Studios)
Barbarian has been described as exploring themes surrounding sexual assault, incest and psychological damage, alongside various manifestations of misogyny.
It will be available to stream for free on Channel 4 after it airs tonight (Monday, 27th October) on Film4 at 1:40am.
The picture earned £30.56 million in the United States and Canada, plus £3.37 million in additional markets, totalling £33.93 million globally against a production cost of £3.37 million.
On Rotten Tomatoes, 92% of 207 critics’ assessments are favourable, with an average score of 7.5 out of 10.
The platform’s summary states: “Smart, darkly humorous and above all scary, Barbarian offers a chilling and consistently unpredictable thrill ride for horror fans.”
On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 78 out of 100, indicating “generally favourable” reviews.
Audiences polled by PostTrak gave the film a 70% overall positive score, with 54% saying they would definitely recommend it.
According to Whip Media, Barbarian was the most-streamed film across all platforms in the United States during the week ending October 30 and the sixth during the week ending November 13.
Barbarian has a 92% score on Rotten Tomatoes(Image: 20th Century Studios)
One reviewer hailed Barbarian as a “masterpiece” and “one of the most unique horror films I’ve seen in a very long time.”
They continued: “From its unsettling atmosphere to its jaw-dropping plot twist, the film keeps you on edge, constantly subverting expectations.
“What makes it so incredible is how it plays with horror tropes and then spirals into something much darker and completely unpredictable. The tension-building is impeccable, with every scene dripping in suspense, making you feel as lost and terrified as the characters.
“The plot twist? Absolutely mind-blowing! Just when you think you have the film figured out, it flips everything on its head in the most shocking and disturbing way.”
Another viewer gushed: “Truly one of the BEST movies I’ve watched in a long time. It’s rare to see a movie these days that can actually surprise you.
“Incredible suspense the entire time- palms clammy, in a good way. The thrills/scares are broken up with some excellent comic relief by Justin Long, right when you need it.”
Barbarian will air tonight at 1:40am on Film4 and will be available to stream on Channel 4.
