Wade, Barbarian’s fixation on the omnipresent threat of rape in our society hits as hard as it (hopefully) ever could. With the wounds still raw from the recent repeal of Roe v. It does an excellent job at juxtaposing banal excuses for gendered violence with ghoulish, heinous ploys to strip women of their bodily autonomy (and their very humanity), exposing the malevolent nature of this deeply ingrained cultural misogyny. Barbarian offers a fascinating take on the oft-unspoken claim men have long believed they have over women’s bodies. Even more impressive, Cregger incorporates this throughline with a heavy dose of humor, no doubt aided by his tenure as a member of IFC sketch comedy show The Whitest Kids U’ Know. It’s got a biting socially-conscious undercurrent that addresses the bleak reality of existing as a woman in the U.S.-both past and present, whether residing in manicured suburbs or “shady” inner-city neighborhoods-even successfully weaving in a #MeToo subplot that doesn’t feel one-note or cursory. Barbarian offers up plenty of food for thought in its rancid banquet from hell. Even citing Cregger’s horror references would serve to unnecessarily hint at jarring shifts in the film’s story, though comparisons to the work of fellow horror filmmakers James Wan, Tobe Hooper and George Romero are particularly apt. With each terrifying reveal feeling fresher and freakier than the last, it’s encouraged to go into Barbarian with as little background and context as possible. To divulge any further details of the film’s plot would thwart the winding, increasingly shocking narrative crafted by Cregger. Though few viewers would likely make the same decision as the film’s protagonist, Barbarian wastes no time creating a thick sense of dread that clings until the credits roll. Realizing they accidentally double-booked the same rental for the next few days, Keith immediately insists that Tess get out of the rain and take the bedroom for the night (of course, he’s totally content with taking the couch). Tess frantically rings the doorbell, and the recently roused Keith (Bill Skarsgård) awkwardly answers the door. After calling the host proves fruitless, she suddenly sees a light turn on through a front window. When Tess (Georgina Campbell) arrives at her Detroit Airbnb on a forcefully stormy night, she finds that there’s no key in the encrypted lockbox to let herself in.
However, Cregger takes a creepy idea and concocts a breakneck tale of unyielding terror, giving audiences whiplash with each unpredictable revelation. The deceptively simple premise of Barbarian, the horror debut from writer/director Zach Cregger, is enough to induce genuine goosebumps. Stars: Georgina Campbell, Bill Skarsgård, Justin Long Check out the 10 best movies in theaters right now: But thankfully, there’s been enough good movies actually released recently this year that you should have no problem finding something great to watch. That said, things in theatrical distribution are a little strange right now, so apart from some big recent blockbusters, there’s a mix of Oscar-winners, lingering releases, indies and classics booked-depending, of course, on the theater. And I’m very happy to say that we’re back, here to help. Of course, use your judgment when choosing whether to go back to the movies or not, but there’s an ever-growing percentage of vaccinated moviegoers who are champing at the bit to get back in front of the big screen.
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As the cinematic offerings slowly return to the big screen compared to the streaming services and various digital rental retailers, we’re here to sort out what’s actually the best bang for your buck at the box office.Ī new year and a new COVID variant are in full swing, so now might be a good time to exercise restraint even if there are bigger budget offerings hitting the big screen.
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