Barbarian - Movie Review

[@TheRealDoomBot]

That was Bill Skaarsgard not Alexander 😂

[@rbleaks818]

Pennywise the clown

[@raiyankhan1499]

Same here

[@800Ms-k6n]

That's Pennywise, not Tarzan

[@naturistfred]

Yes, he said his name right the first time then said his brother's name (Alexander) the second time....lol

[@Krypt0n1an1]

You know at this point stop naming them and start numbering them instead

[@userunknown1578]

Justin Long finding the hidden dungeon and then celebrating about extra square footage was comedic gold! I was laughing for a good 2 minutes straight.

[@estvescalders6597]

I'm still laughing about it whenever I think of it!

[@Dinosaurcondom]

Dude the whole theater was laughing, he’s awesome

[@whereeaglesdare9584]

Exactly!

[@donHooligan]

that is exactly what would have happened in that situation. needed cash and possibly double + the value... "it's funny, cuz it's true." --Dane Cook

[@havadd]

Agree about that part how his head was not in any sort of fright at such a weird thing was walking into, I thought the same thing, hilarious

[@Alexis-zl9kw]

Omg the scene where the homeless guy brought them to his shelter and he said she’s never come here in 15 years and she busted down the door I was crying 😂

[@Jordy666sic]

Yeah I don’t know that was a little bit too much on the nose 😂 It didnt fit the serious thriller feel of the first act at all.

[@DextRAR]

@@Jordy666sic yeah the film felt a bit silly from that scene onwards for me. Really cheapened what the film had set up for me personally

[@angelfromda8138]

Knew it was coming lol

[@alexmilne1464]

@@DextRAR I agree, like it didn’t ruin the movie but god Damn it brought it down a point. It was to cheesy

[@TreyDoe]

@@alexmilne1464 it was so obvious and predictable.. probably the only weak point of the movie

[@800Ms-k6n]

What's impressive to me is that Barbarian is a movie with an original story. Not based on any existing IP or remakes, just fully from the filmmaker's head so in any way, Hollywood still make good original movies. Better support it or else we won't get that much like this anymore

[@rustyshackleford6035]

Hollywood is doing Good with there Horror movies latey from this movie to bodies bodies bodies and Fall and even Beast not to mention Nope Horror movies are doing Great job at the cenema right now

[@nemopouncey3827]

wtf is going on in the replies above me?

[@762x69]

@@nemopouncey3827 bot spammers getting desperate

[@nemopouncey3827]

@@762x69 yep.

[@Animanji]

Yeah but if it does do well, then Hollywood has another cow to milk dry for money. Can't win unfortunately.

[@mrpanda7871]

Also, cinematography. Holy shit it was wild for a horror movie. Felt very claustrophobic. And they did a lot with foreground and background giving the illusion of security when something can be behind any corner or off in the distance

[@JazziG59]

Two shots stuck with me. The panning of the houses as Tess looked out from the patio. Also, the mother blending in with the walls as she approached AJ underground. Beautifully directed.

[@ThatOrangeGhost]

It’s genuinely crazy to me that the guy from “The Grapist” wrote and directed this

[@rileymachelle4088]

Right? Absolutely beautiful cinematography

[@rileymachelle4088]

@@JazziG59 The two shots that stuck with me the most were: 1. When Tess first discovers and walks into the hidden door in the basement. It's a really low shot all the way down to her shoes, and she's walking into the dark with the basements light behind her. Beautiful contrast in the lighting, it's symbolic of her leaving safety, and just looks really cool! I'd totally use that shot as a wallpaper. 2. When Frank (the fucked incestuous father of 'The Mother') walks into his house. The camera lens is incredibly wide, coupled with that 6:9 aspect ratio made for a really trippy looking shot of him walking away from the front door to the basement. It was just comfortable, it made him look huge and imposing. Despite the house being normal sized, that shot made it feel really claustrophobic. Loved it!

[@willw3736]

This movie was pure crap. I doubt you watched it, just another shill like Jeremy

[@paulkem1130]

This is one of the first horror movies I've seen in a while where even though the characters still made stupid decisions, it was really fun how they executed it and I didn't get annoyed.

[@joshevans3421]

Talking about stupid decisions, here are the bots...

[@Chas-OTE]

"It was really fun" really should be the bar that movies chase. I've seen several B movies with really, unashamedly dumb characters and I also didn't really care or notice it much because I was having so much fun. Pretty long way of me saying "I should see this movie because I would probably like it." lol

[@nemopouncey3827]

@@joshevans3421 not to mention one of em mooning us

[@treytilley333]

@@Chas-OTE like Tucker and Dale vs Evil. They made dumb decisions anyways when there was nothing to be afraid of 😂

[@mrpanda7871]

I think that was the intention behind the movie. Its about subverting expectations when characters follow basic cliches. Like you go in thinking it is gonna be a solid horror movie and you come out having a very wild experience 😂

[@clownworld6926]

I love how justin long gave no fucks about how creepy and eerie the caves were while he was measuring

[@princesmith8008]

Until those North Korean missiles were revealed

[@eugger3011]

It connects back to what Tess said in the beginning of the film. Women have to be more careful in situations while men like AJ (and to a lesser extent Keith) usually waltz in doing whatever they want because they don't have that fear.

[@luisg.407]

This was a fun horror movie. One of those you go back to on a rainy night. Justin Long was fkng great in this. Always have enjoyed his work in horror. In the theater where I was watch this, he had everyone laughing and everyone was very much gasping. Definitely a must watch for horror fans. Loved the camera shots to make this house an unsettling character in itself.

[@dagamer1175]

It was a rainy night when I saw it hahaha

[@mania4270]

Saw it at my drive in. Justin long is so underrated

[@midas2252]

Whos Justin? AJ?

[@Courier_333]

Watch more horror movies

[@rileymachelle4088]

Can't forget his best work: Tusk lol

[@alexlazzerly3677]

Aside from being a well-made film and super entertaining, it was also honestly one of the best experiences I've ever had in a theater. The crowd reactions made it even better.

[@jay-dubb.dubb.68]

I was "that one" reacting quietly to myself during this movie at the theater last night, hope no one saw/heard me but i did react out loud many times.... "wtf???" "get the hell out" "no!!!" "oh my god!" Just a few of my many reactions... It was one hell of a fun movie... going in w/no information is recommended. 8/10

[@Music-vr7sz]

This movie was trash

[@jeffn4836]

You literally typed this exact comment on Stuckmann’s review. Is this your only original thought ?

[@JayyNation]

Dude this movie sucked what are you talking about

[@Music-vr7sz]

@@JayyNation I think these shill critics are brainwashing their fans

[@dingdud6602]

The scene where he measures the rooms with zero fear had me dying laughing because I have a friend exactly like that. When people complain about horror characters not reacting with fear in situations like that it’s just because they haven’t met those people in real life yet. My friend legit told me he was in an almost empty gym late at night when a stranger, clearly having a psychotic episode or high as hell, came in, closed the door behind him, checked all the cameras and pulled on the backdoor to the outside to check if it was locked. My friend was just like can I help you? You okay buddy? The stranger looked at the cameras again and left but my friend got up and FOLLOWED HIM! He said he wanted to make sure the guy was okay but damn boy! Call the police. This isn’t America where the cops shoot people and you’re not equipped to handle whatever that was! I’m convinced my friend will be found murdered some day because he has the terrible combination of no fear and a desire to help.

[@sideskroll]

That combination is called being stupid.

[@Patrick-pc3vq]

That shit sounding mad horrific as hell, i know i'd be running like hell at the sight of someone with me in an empty dark gym, friend sounds like he's too good for this world, a real shine of light.

[@gregoryadams9025]

Zach Creggor was one of the main characters in the hilarious sketch show The Whitest Kids You Know, and it's amazing to me that he's branching out after all these years.

[@FacePunchMcGee]

I’m not seeing nearly enough people acknowledging this. WKUK was brilliant. I love how Zach is kind of pulling a Jordan Peele.

[@LucidPigFilms]

Whhhhaaaaat? That’s awesome

[@arthurchen6464]

Yeah surprisingly few people seem to either recognize him from WKUK or just haven't seen the show I guess.

[@brianturner8200]

WKUK is about to put out an animated comedy called Mars. Zach and gang have been working on it for while and doing streams on Twitch to raise money for it. Zach and the rest of group (RIP Trevor btw) wrote, directed, and star in it. It’s basically done at this point. They’re just looking for a distributor.

[@gregoryadams9025]

@@brianturner8200 Ayy fuck yeah I'm definitely gonna watch that as soon as it comes out. It'll be one hell of a nostalgia trip for me.

[@bkeith1853]

Just saw it last night by accident. We were suppose to see Don’t worry darling and sat in the wrong theatre. By the time we figured out we were sitting in the wrong theater we were already drawn in and loved it! This movie was done very well. My wife hates horror movies but liked this one because of the storyline.

[@LewisGlenday]

You are very lucky you did don’t worry darling is dreadful

[@slartybartfast1112]

@@LewisGlenday right. Barbarian is the better movie. I personally didn’t like it though. Literally just watched it. It was pretty underwhelming tbh. Well made sure. The stupidity of the characters really made this a lame watch for me and the killer and setup makes no real sense and is completely unbelievable.

[@donovan2723]

@@slartybartfast1112 The killer and the setup are completely believable when you know what twisted minds roam this earth. There are so many serial killers out there worse than what was portrayed on this screen. The storyline unravels at a perfect pacing and doesn't bluntly tell you what's going on. It leaves hints for you to use your head and figure it out yourself. That's something I appreciate a lot in movies. Perhaps you want to see more monsters and gore and don't have the patience for a slower suspense movie?

[@aliasfakename2267]

@@donovan2723 what was suspenseful though? You see the monster early on and then it's just the hills have eyes but in Detroit.

[@donovan2723]

@@aliasfakename2267 The rest of the movie aside from the monster. To me it had more suspenseful moments, for example being isolated with a stranger danger in an airbnb with no one else living close. And the shots of not knowing what to expect in the dark. But I liked the other stuff too. The mystery surrounding all of this. Also the comedic part appealled to me.

[@TheRibottoStudios]

"I'm sorry to keep it vague but that was the fun of the movie for me." Okay sold. This is giving me Cabin in the Woods level vibes of "Just go see the movie" and I. Love. Sht. Like. That.

[@SullyStreams]

It is EXACTLY that.

[@polypeptide]

Yes! Just saw it tonight and it was so exciting to constantly be caught off guard where it went.

[@Courier_333]

It is nowhere near the level of that movie, ew

[@chaoticfury22]

Yeah. He definitely had to stay vague for this one. It was definitely not what I thought it was going to be from start to finish.

[@ronaldruiz1709]

Did Jeremy just confused Bill Skarsgard with his brother Alexander? 🤣

[@snoozy04]

I honestly loved the first act, there was so much tension, suspense, and thriller. But then the "horror" of the third act is revealed and it's too wild and silly.

[@savagemathorror4671]

Exactly! Unfortunately it killed my interest and overall enjoyment of the film. Felt like it really fell apart there..

[@freepat101]

Agreed. When Bill skaarsgard wanted her to follow him further into the cave, I was thinking, “don’t, he’s a bad guy” then I realized nope, these people are idiots.

[@everythingisawesome2903]

OMG yes! The first half was so promising, but in second half, they just went downhill and downhill, turned a horror into a comedy.

[@Degarth]

Yeah, I kept asking out loud how is she/it so freakishly strong. She is an incest mole. Strength should ostensibly be well below average.

[@Goldenvibesss]

Bruh, amen

[@mattyswish]

Jeremy Idk if you will see this but I just wanna let you know that you are easily my favorite KZbinr and have been since i was 13 years old. (Im 22 now). As I've gotten older I've appreciated to hear your thoughts on anything, not just movies or entertainment. Your videos always brighten my day and I'm so thankful to have happened to stumbled upon your channel in 2013. You are a legend and you are my internet uncle lol I've never really commented anything like this but I'm early on the vid so maybe you'll see. Best wishes from a long time subscriber

[@ntdroid13]

Wrd my first vid I saw by him was the orphan review

[@RamDanesseMusic]

This comment isn’t weird at all

[@Stephenfrijoles]

Same Jeremy is the goat

[@gdouble3kyeet613]

Parasocial to a T

[@willw3736]

Jeremy used to be my favorite movie reviewer as well, but after about 10 movies in a row that he loved that I absolutely hated I said enough was enough. Just like this movie that he seemed to love that was absolute trash to me.

[@joshwheelerback5144]

The structure of this movie was very Hitchcock's Psycho and I loved it.

[@terrencemcgarty6810]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate this being a perfect example of Jeremy reviewing what he wants to review rather than what everyone demands? Like he did Kingsman ahead of Fifty Shades, Da 5 Bloods ahead of Artemis Fowl, and now this instead of Pinocchio. He'll do what he wants before being pressured by commenters and I respect the hell out of that.

[@colleen4ever]

Even though I do appreciate him for that, I was kinda hoping he'd eventuially tear Pinocchio a new one! That movie is getting such bad reviews I would have LOVED to see him rip it apart.

[@HeisntLegend]

Fuck. Yes. Trevor Moore is smiling for his friend Zach, wherever he is. So glad to hear this movie rules.

[@Gary_From_Vault_108]

RIP LOCAL SEXPOT

[@kylecook7187]

RIP Travis, never missed

[@philly_osophy]

A toast to all the Doll Lickers in this comment section

[@brookechaney8610]

Rip to the goat

[@IlyaKralinsky]

I'm personal friends with Zach Cregger, and I'm so stoked to see him get all this positive press for the movie. Thank you. Awesome.

[@daniellaguna7900]

I’ve been a big fan since WKUK and I totally loved Barbarian. I hope he’s been able to enjoy himself amidst all this new attention and positive response since he well deserves it. Excited to watch Mars and can’t wait to see what else he may have in store for us in the future!

[@AA-BB]

Sick brag yo

[@Courier_333]

Can you ask him why tf the movie is called barbarian

[@pickletarts8196]

@@Courier_333 Frank’s actions are barbaric.

[@Courier_333]

@@pickletarts8196 that is a very stupid thing to name the movie after

[@brandogdewhite6355]

I like how she opened the secret door and said “nope” and other horror movie, they would have just walked in cluelessly, the characters didn’t make just obviously stupid decisions

[@TypicallyUniqueOfficial]

This movie legit blew me away. I saw it last night on a whim not knowing too much about it and holy shit was it a trip.

[@joshjacks2837]

Trailer did a great job setting up just enough to give you the premise but not more. Talented cast all around and I'm so glad I skipped the reviews or reading too much. As of this message it's 94% on RT. If you're a horror fan you'll most likely find it smart, tense, captivating and entertaining.

[@GolDDarius]

I think this was the only movie I wished I saw at its premiere because I saw it on a Sunday with a kind of empty theater and I swear this is now in my top 10 horror movies of all time idc what anyone says. It was incredible

[@royalspurgeon7659]

You are high if this is in your top 10🤣

[@josephbellott3371]

Top 30 you're forgetting a lot of movies

[@ImSquizzy]

zach creggor is known for having the best interpretation of abraham lincoln on film

[@fabledghost]

As a big WKUK fan and therefore a fan of Zach Cregger I'm looking forward to seeing this movie and I'm glad to see reviewers are liking it. Also bit of a side not Zach Cregger has another movie coming out soon an animated comedy called Mars which is with the other WKUK members. It would be cool to see you review that movie as well once it releases.

[@Gary_From_Vault_108]

RIP TO THE LOCAL SEXPOT

[@pavkey88]

What is WKUK

[@fabledghost]

@@pavkey88 WKUK= Whitest Kids U'Know. They are the greatest sketch comedy troupe/Sketch Comedy show in history.

[@FluffyBunniesOnFire]

@@pavkey88 One of the greatest sketch shows of my time. Sadly, Trevor died last year, but I hear he already recorded his lines for Mars.

[@Miasaint10]

@@pavkey88 Whitest Kids You Know

[@anabekbond9684]

I loved this movie, it was such a ride! Even with some cliches, all together it was really thrilling and enjoyable, and the horror was quite intense but in a fun way, not in the bad, overwhelming way.

[@Music-vr7sz]

It was cringe inducing

[@regreting]

@@Music-vr7sz right this movie was horrible lmfao

[@SAM-MME]

Funny. Brutal. Halfway through the movie it goes to some unexpected places. I thought the first hour or so was pretty damn great but for me it started to fall apart in the last 30 minutes. I still had a hell of a time. It's rare we get horror movies as fun as this. Loved Justin long haha

[@mohamedsaid9416]

Felt bad for the homeless guy the way she ripped his arm off 😳

[@ryangoyette3570]

Yes, the end was probably the weakest part of the film, but I agree with this guy, the rest of the movie was good enough to keep me from changing my opinion of the overall experience.

[@LucienneintheDreaming]

@Dudley Maco you probably love Marvel movies.

[@themustafagoldenboy9008]

The ending sucked. Good build up and tension, but ugly ending.

[@hippiedariusxd3006]

Yep it got goofy at the end

[@AustinPPutnam]

I'm so happy I'm not the only one who thought Resident Evil. After my screening I told my friend it reminded me of RE7 in a way. Happy you dug it too Jeremy!

[@nemopouncey3827]

ignore the pornbot.

[@davidal00]

I absolutely love that you made that Resident Evil comparison! I agree 100% and actually made a similar comment to my daughter. I told her it seemed more like Resident Evil than the Netflix Resident Evil series. I had a lot of RE7 vibes from this film and really enjoyed it. Great review!

[@LXKeemProductions]

This movie was awesome. From start to end it is pure entertainment. I enjoyed it better than 5 or 6 last marvel movies.

[@mst5158]

💯

[@Red0bullha]

@Dudley Maco movie was awesome

[@lamargordon6017]

Just left the movie and had a blast. I was so hyped because this was one of the few films I had almost zero knowledge of going in

[@GaliciaInTheFlesh]

DUDE, you just referenced Miss March. Movie feels very forgotten and is extremely hilarious. Also , RIP Trevor Moore

[@thewhiteskull4003]

This is definitely one of my favorite horror movies and haven't seen a decent horror movie in a long time. I saw nope and enjoyed it, the last really good horror movie I saw was the night house, that is fantastic and it also kind of hits me where it counts.

[@antberrios75]

Watch Black Phone

[@keyman6689]

@@antberrios75 I agree. Black Phone was amazing. Bought the blu-ray and I've seen it about a dozen times already. It is quickly jumping up the list of my all time favorite movies. More thriller than horror, but so great on so many levels.

[@keyman6689]

The Night House was really fun. It had some very clever cinematography. It didn't blow me away like The Black Phone did, but it's very enjoyable and definitely re-watchable.

[@thewhiteskull4003]

@@keyman6689 your mom is really fun and she blows me, away.

[@kylecook7187]

I never felt like Nope was a horror movie, more of a Sci fi mystery.

[@CB-qg3yh]

"Best Resident Evil movie ever made." I'm in

[@garypoisson2733]

One of Jeremy's best videos in a while. He was super "On" for this one, sticking all his landings. And a punch! Really enjoyable.

[@ydoccody9437]

you're by far the best movie reviewer on KZbin, Jeremy. i always trust your reviews and you've never disappointed. your analysis is always on point and you never judge a movie other than critiquing it either. thank you for your service to movies and tv shows and i will always continue to watch!

[@GeorgeXRP]

Yes, I concur. Jeremy Jahns & Chris Stuckmann are my 1st 2 reviewers I go to when I want a great explanation of a movie or series.

[@strangemoonstudios]

Me and my friend just got back from the movie, and it was really fun. First act= Scary Second act= funny Third act= a little weak I will say the third act was slightly disappointing, but we still had fun

[@dislikemyvideochallenge5049]

The guy Saw that the mom wasnt moving was like “oh shes dead” Reminds me of the last halloween movie where Michael Got jumped and they stop hitting him once he stops moving

[@anabekbond9684]

@@dislikemyvideochallenge5049 I was reminded of that scene, too! In Halloween Kills, yeah

[@justinm5658]

I agree with what u all said 100 percent

[@tylershepard6054]

I’ve never even heard of this movie until you posted a review of it. Love me some good horror, might see it tomorrow.

[@bobana3105]

My girlfriend and I saw it yesterday. We absolutely adored Barbarian. This was Zach Cregger 's first time writing and directing something completely by himself. Before Barbarian, he'd P much exclusively done comedy in collaboration with other people, most notably, The Whitest Kids U Know

[@Swizzle0011]

Loll the 'cheesy' parts were much welcomed after the first act. They didn't over do it at all! Had a lot of fun watching that movie. I wish I could forget it and watch it again. So good

[@robertcarranza9548]

Saw this last night with no understanding of what the movie was about. Barely heard of it and was more than pleasantly surprised with how interested in the movie I was. Fully immersed. Highly recommend it

[@thatguywholovesmovies409]

Watched it tonight and I freaking loved it! Thank you for your amazing reviews!

[@movie_penguin_7330]

I appreciate prioritizing genuine good films before cultural popular features by Disney, thank you Jeremy.

[@SumDumGy]

Just the fact that it’s owned by the Rodent House is the reason I won’t support it. They get none of my money. I’m guessing you weren’t aware he’s promoting a D film.

[@josephangelo6519]

I loved that movie. I wasn’t really scared after the big reveal but I was still on the edge of my seat and also laughing a lot afterwards. So fun movie over all

[@fsanchezrodriguez3]

With black phone and now this it’s great to see horror movies can still be well made and have legit suspense and scares in them

[@RSG_TheMonster]

Let the season of horror movies start!!!!!!

[@MaximumMadnessStixon]

Finally saw it and _loved_ it. I was shocked by the major tonal shifts the film takes... and more shocked that it always worked perfectly. Like, the first half-hour may very well be one of the most frightening things I've seen in a long time. It honestly could work as a self-contained short film. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. It's so well-handled, so eerie and so tension-filled, I was literally looking over my shoulder in the theater, even though I knew I was safe. That almost never happens to me. Then, after the big twist/reveal of what's going on, around the time Justin Long's character is introduced, the film starts to introduce a lot of wild and sarcastic humor, insane twists and turns, and some scenes that were borderline cartoonish in execution... and it 100% worked. It always felt organic and like it was part of the same universe. And despite how insane and hilarious the movie became... it was still consistently creepy, because the threat still felt very real. So even when I was laughing out loud, I was still quite tensed up. And there were scenes where in the span of 30 seconds, I'd gasp in shock, burst out laughing at the humor, then immediately cringe again in fear. For me, this was easily an _Awesometacular_ movie. It was just so fun and enjoyable that I couldn't give it anything else. Definitely one I'll pick up on Blu-Ray or 4K. Over the last ten years, the horror genre has found a second life. Between great mainstream creepshows like _The Conjuring,_ wickedly dark overseas films like _The Babadook,_ subtle arthouse horror like _The Witch_ and movies like _Barbarian..._ it feels like horror has never been better!

[@BlazingOwnager]

Oofh, that Miss March mention hits hard. Trevor Moore was a real tragic loss, and he never got to redeem WKUK in cinema. :( One of the only celebrity deaths that bothers me to this day, to be honest.

[@Blainprime]

I agree man. Trevor's death hits me hard everytime I think of it. he was a huge piece of my teen years. r I p to a real one

[@animal245533]

His death was a legimate shock for me as well. With them re-releasing their old sketchs on KZbin and then talking about them made me feel more familar with him. So then to have him ripped away felt cruel.

[@Blainprime]

@@animal245533 yeah I was watching their weekly live streams. it was like 2009 all over again. it felt great to see everyone be so happy and together still. and Justin one day out of nowhere the gang was split up. Trevor leaves a hole that'll never be filled but I hope for all the success in the world for everyone from WKUK

[@BlazingOwnager]

@@Blainprime I just put together that Barbarian's director was Zach from WKUK. I wasn't familiar with his last name and was so bummed about the Trevor thing I didn't put it together until just now. I'm glad he's doing well at least, the whole gang deserves good things.

[@jaredp731]

Just finished it. I paused it like 5 times during the first act haha. But it was an enjoyable movie.

[@ibonnieth2306]

**SPOILERS** I enjoyed the overall message throughout the movie. Every single female mention never felt safe in any environment. From Meagan being sexually assaulted, Tess needing help from the cops but ignored her cries for help, to the serial killer’s victims and lastly “mother” the portrayed “antagonist” which in reality was quite a victim. The movie conveyed that men were the source of unreliability or the lack of safety net. From Bill’s character being persistent and temperamental not providing her the feeling of comfortability / stable environment. AJs character being selfish and inconsiderate, oblivious to what was in the rooms where he was measuring, to shooting Tess, and potentially betraying her. He denied her the sense of trust and loyalty Police men were stubborn and blissful denying her the sense of protection. What really gets me is the title of this movie “Barbarian” as the audience you’ll expect the “Mother” to be the barbarian or “uncivilized” character of the story due to the lack of social interaction but in the end of the movie she was more attached to her morality than compared to other characters like AJ, Serial Killer and the police. They are the true “Barbarians” despite being integrated into society “normally”. Overall, this movie provided not only the lack of safe environment for woman but also fit into the dynamic role that woman aren’t safe or can’t rely on men entirely. It’s a good reflection on todays society, but this movie really conveyed a good idea while providing an interesting plot and cinematography.

[@willynilly2545]

Yes, the real Barbarians in this film are the men. Also, it conveys the idea that women are conditioned to feel like they need to help in every situation even when they don't feel safe or even want to, they're just expected to. Great horror film with a much deeper meaning. As I was walking out of the theater this guy was joking with his buddies saying, "why the fuck was it called Barbarians? There wasn't even any Barbarians in the fucking movie!"

[@nukexD]

One of the things I notice is when Tess and Keith are discussing the dynamics between men and women. She says something like any man would stay the night and not give a second thought if a girl was the one staying at the airbnb and she let him in. Men have that “security” and that’s exactly what Justin Longs character does. He waltz in and has the “security of a man”, never thinking that he’s in any danger until it really gets serious. Really clever way of bringing “woke” stuff into a film, some people roll their eyes when you mention stuff like that but it can be a really good plot point when done correctly!

[@ibonnieth2306]

@@nukexD Exactly! I love this interpretation. It was presented in the film smoothing it didn’t feel forced or cringey. Having controversial themes and subjects scattered across the film made me appreciate this film more. The psychological horror it presented was truly amazing. Haven’t seen anything like this in a while.

[@nukexD]

@@ibonnieth2306 yeah I agree the first and second act were really good! I feel like it fell flat towards the end it could’ve been so much better, I honestly felt bad towards the inbred person.

[@queenb2450]

Right like I thought Bill’s character was super sketchy and a serial killer. AJ was questioning his own morality and I thought maybe he would help her out but nope

[@peaklander1]

The scene where Hog Rider shows up and says it's Barbarian time was truly one of the scenes

[@MrImzzz]

I'm gutted that this currently has no release date over here in the UK! Hope we get it sooner rather than later as it does sound like a great horror/thriller flick which would be fun to see! Also, the cast is great with the lead actress not being bad, Skarsgard is always great n so is Justin Long! Can't wait to see Skarsgard in John Wick 4 next as the main overall villain going up against Keanu! Also, I really hope that we get to see Justin doing more solid horrors now as he is great in them n deserves more roles! 😊🙏

[@jdd0815]

It’s going straight to Disney+/Star in the UK in October.

[@MrImzzz]

@@jdd0815 Hmm, I tried looking into it but I can't find any article mentioning that?! Where did you get that from bro? Thanks anyways 😊🙏👍

[@MrImzzz]

@LaVerdadEsCatólica What you mean?

[@Pukes91]

Fmovies in two weeks don't worry hahaha

[@MrImzzz]

@@Pukes91 I prefer to watch films in the best available quality which is in 4k hdr so hopefully it'll be out in cinemas here sooner rather than later or at least be available on digital release to download!

[@_YourFlyIsOpen]

Out of all the horror movie trailers that came out a while back, this was the one that I was actually interested in and thought it looked good. Good to see it’s actually good!

[@Pimp21ULike]

This movie was really good. The cinematography was absolutely beautiful and in a creepy way.

[@yusefendure]

I went in blind and got blown away. Same with 'The Sadness' last year. Avoiding all the promotional hype is the best way to see this film. Excellent review

[@love22merritt]

Enjoyed the movie 100%. I like it when characters stay consistent. Too many times and scary movies you have the timid hesitant character turn into boss level kick ass. All the characters stay true to themselves. I enjoyed the ride the whole way

[@BlueLionsTVNiiNiiFC]

thank god i watched this review after, best to go in completely blind. Sometimes things can get ruined when you give expectations, i dont need to know how much violence is in a film and if its sparingly used or not, or particular actions characters do in the film too.

[@CaraMarie13]

Completely agree with the review. Very well made and hopefully the director sticks with genre in the future.

[@drn13355]

I agree. The way Justin Long is totally fixated on the square footage and how much money he will make and totally oblivious to how insane and horrifying these underground tunnels are was pretty funny.

[@juggalochef2399]

Definitely going to scope this out this weekend. Truly hope you get around to reviewing Terrifier 2 when that releases Oct. 6th!

[@megamoviez]

I went in completely blind here too and that’s truly the best way to experience it

[@docsamson198]

A good horror film is always welcomed. Just like decent pizza.

[@missourigreen051]

I like horror movies and pizza so I gave your comment a like.

[@Icarus11000]

Beyond the official synopsis on Wikipedia, I didn't really know anything going in. Didn't even watch a trailer, just came across those 15 second KZbin ads of people reacting to the movie (marketing I haven't seen in a minute!). This movie was fantastic and that lack of knowledge for me really worked when it came to the experience.

[@karanvirkooner1993]

Jeremy Jahns should review Heat(1995) The Good The Bad and The Ugly Suspiria(1977) The Thing(1982) The Shining(1980) Jaws(1975)

[@obi-wan-kenobi8875]

Agreed...💯

[@karanvirkooner1993]

@@obi-wan-kenobi8875 including Lawrence of Arabia The Bridge on The River Kwai Once Upon a Time in The West(1968)

[@rosmundsen]

I don't like horror movies, but I love Jeremy's reviews.

[@missourigreen051]

You and I are literally the exact opposite. I like horror movies and I hate Jeremy's reviews. Either he gives a good movie a bad review and a bad movie a good review, and the only time when he gives a good movie an actual good review is if it's some kind of bandwagon type of situation where he doesn't want to feel left out. I've been anticipating this movie so at first I was pissed that he gave it a good review, but then realized a lot of critics are giving it a good review so I started thinking it's the bandwagon type of review he's doing, so I went out and saw it and ended up liking it.

[@carissaluttonmovietalk]

As a big fan of horror and Bill Skarsgård I'm bummed that I can't see this in Australia :(

[@nemopouncey3827]

get nord vpn then.

[@carissaluttonmovietalk]

@@nemopouncey3827 got hacked by using it once

[@jcredfield97]

My man Jeremy naming the wrong Skarsgård for the entirety of this review, love you Jimmy Jahns never change

[@captainredbeard3457]

I’m really shocked with how much positive things I’ve heard about this. Went in hyped and while the first half was really well done, it tanked after Justin Long was introduced. The whole theatre was laughing at every moment meant to be scary.

[@Mad2k7]

this movie had an identity crisis. I thought I was about to see a really great psychological horror and it turned into a dark comedy, especially that ridiculous ending.

[@NeverShoutScoty]

I absolutely agree!! So many confusing points. I went into the movie for the horror not a stupid comedy which lost the tension. This movie isn’t good and idk what crack people were smoking during that second half.

[@47NATES]

Maybe just means the movie is more dimensional that simply scary

[@Frichilsasta08]

I completely agree with you. My theater viewing was packed an no one seemed that excited about it or scared lol. I felt cheated by the trailer in that it presented horror.

[@alexamonbebe]

I agree. The first act was phenomenal then I felt the rest was rather dysfunctional and I feel like the odd one out who didn’t really care for it as a whole and ended up disappointed

[@bluebe4201]

The first half genuinely made me uneasy, almost to the point of feeling nauseous. The secret door leading to another secret door leading to an absolute nightmare, it just felt so wrong and terrifying! I was so curious and my imagination was flying all over the place as to what the hell happened in there.

[@suicune2001]

Interesting. Never heard of it. I love horror movies so I'll have to check it out.

[@ant0nio16pc]

This is a movie that the box office will grow from word of mouth throughout the spooky season.

[@MikeyDLooffy]

This movie was so damn good, this is what happens when trailers don't spoil the entire movie. Myself, my wife and the rest of the theatre were left speechless.

[@amitdalvi2033]

You are one of the most unbiased movie reviewer on youtube and you always share your honest opinions. It would be great if you could review "The man who knew infinity". Big fan Jeremy. Cheers!

[@markdorsey5150]

Hahahaha the ending jump had me dying in my theatre

[@anabekbond9684]

Same here! It was such an absurd and funny thing, I think most of the audience was laughing when we got to that scene. Well, we just rolled with the craziness of it, since the movie was overall quite enjoyable

[@katevand]

I can not wait to see this one. I've loved WKUK since the first day they aired on FUSE in 2007. I was obsessed. I still love them. I love all their work. Zach is good people and a GREAT horror fan, I can not wait to see this. Another member of the WKUK community (we have a certain name from a certain upcoming WKUK project I shan't use here) spotted me 20 bucks to see the flick with my hubz for our 015th anniversary. Good people!

[@Jpch1004]

Started as a solid 7, ended as a solid 2.

[@JDotWill]

I saw the trailer for this once & was hooked. Really looking forward to seeing it this weekend

[@excelsiormoviereviews]

Jeremy is brilliant, he knew that this was Bill, not Alexander, and that fans would have to comment about it. They’re called engagement points. 💰

[@cryodon]

Lol I would hope he would know the difference.

[@jonhagood8823]

Pretty sure Bill is Alexander’s alter ego and he is just that talented.

[@excelsiormoviereviews]

True. I’m the opposite, I’ve done KZbin videos about at least two movies with Alexander (Godzilla vs Kong and The Northman) and referred to him as Bill.

[@robertjustice3814]

I haven’t felt like I walked out of something this brilliantly original in a LONG time

[@WarlordRising]

Reminds me of The Night House from last year. Unpredictable and slightly original horror thriller made on a lean budget. You know the premise, but you don't know exactly where it's going as it juggles different horror/thriller subgenres. There's at least one released every year. They're like small treasures you discover outside the mainstream films (which are still good in their own right).

[@markkelso871]

I think the 2nd half could have been cleaned up a little bit but it was a breath of fresh air and the beginning was PERFECT

[@dearmimi1072]

I agree! The first act was perfection but after the reveal the rest of the story didn't live up to that great opening but it was still an enjoyable watch.

[@MichaelPatrickPorkins]

Great review, also really enjoyed this movie and went in knowing nothing about it. It got the tension-building, humor, and gore just right. A few scenes in the third act were a little off in terms of tone but weren't deal breakers. Start to finish a clockwork satisfying horror flick.

[@ANDYgarciaANDY]

I might’ve only seen the trailer for the movie once or twice at most. I think in front of the Black Phone, and that’s about it. One of the best trailers they could’ve made for a movie like this. I was really surprised not just b/c of the movie (which was incredible), but i dont think I’ve been in a theater as packed as that movie in a long time. I kinda wished it was longer, b/c everything that happened was so investing. But at the same time its short, and sweet, and straight to the point. Easily a new cult classic.

[@liammark96]

Honestly think this movie is such a let down. It’s different yes and constantly keeps the audience guessing but ultimately it’s weird, nonsensical and unexplained

[@bloodomen2794]

i like movies thats like that, weird and eerie

[@Glue_Stick98]

what needs explaining? Man in Detroit breeds women under his house. They make a lineage of incest babies. 60 years later his most recent abomination is terrorizing renters in an urban hellscape

[@djmontecarlotv]

I LOVE THE FACT I DIDN’T WANT TO SEE THE TRAILER PREIR TO SEEING THIS MOVIE. I WANTED TO BE SURPRISED AND UNPREPARED ON WHAT I WAS RECEIVING! I MUST SAY I WAS NOT DISAPPOINTED!!! I HAVE IT AS #1 HORROR FILM OF 2022 (SO FAR) WHY? ALLOW ME TO ELABORATE....I recently got a chance to go to a special screening to view the movie which I had no intentions on seeing the trailer which left me unaware of what the storyline was about or who was starting in it. The only thing I knew that it was a horror film other than that I walked in the movie theater sat down and proceed to watch the film. Starts off like it was going to be a slasher movie with a guy tricking a woman into saying with him in a Air BNB but it’s a triple plots twister! The only thing I had a problem with it is we did not get the backstory in full of what led up to everything that’s going on today in the movie but needless to say I’m telling you right now everyone needs to see this movie twice from beginning to end just in case yo missed something! 9/10

[@86Kera]

Finally watched it and I think I’m the only person that didn’t like it. All of this is happening and the cops just ignores the girl then she goes back into the house . Homeless guy to the rescue smh

[@OMAHA16]

The most popular response I've seen to this movie from Horror fans is that this is what James Wan's "Malignant" should have been. An intense horror but in a fun, bonkers way. Looking forward to checking this one out.

[@nerdyjawsh]

I loved malignant way more than this

[@Mpiewizard]

This was one of the best horror films I’ve seen in a long time.

[@jankmedia1985]

saw it last night, wife and I loved it. The pacing is so good and the open embrace of camp at the end was the cherry on top. So many WTF moments and it just kept you engaged the entire time. Legit scary, funny, suspenseful. 10/10 for me.

[@TheBroncoley]

Hey Jeremy, love the vids, and I had no idea this movie was even coming out, but now it is on my watchlist. That aside, and I know you'll probably never even read this, but just in case, how's your dad doing man? I recall you mentioning him and a health scare you guys had some time ago, and I really hope he's doing alright. As someone who also takes care of an elderly relative, I wish you both all the best.

[@gypsydanger0496]

Jeremy that is Bill Skarsgard... 😂

[@juliobro1]

I like me a good horror film too, so thanks for the tip, Jeremy! I'll add it to the roster.

[@Industryworth]

I have an extremely short attention span and don't usually like going to theaters or watching movies that much (reality tv addict)- but this was so good. I was on the edge of my seat. I walked out thinking that this has to be one of the best horror movies I've ever seen, if not the best.

[@missourigreen051]

This is ironic, because I really like the movie, but the description you just gave yourself is the type I assume wouldn't like this movie.

[@Industryworth]

@@missourigreen051 I like binge watching dark tv shows. I feel like movies are just showcasing the same celebrities, and it kind of takes away from my enjoyment. I like random actors not the revolving door of celebrities playing the same roles over and over again.

[@missourigreen051]

@@Industryworth I have a feeling your idea of a dark show is some kind of joke. You probably never have watched Hannibal or Black Mirror, which are good examples of a dark show. I know someone that is kind of like you where he started watching The Handmaid's Tale for the first time, he talked about how he likes it, but then he compares it to the tv show The Strain, meaning he thinks womens rights is some kind of joke to him.

[@autex2609]

I will definitely check this out. Haven't seen a single preview either. Going in blind to a decently made horror/mystery movie sounds really good right now.

[@katfisher1611]

SPOILERS! Just a thought. I think people tend to write off the decisions of the protag as unrealistic or unlikely without taking their personality into account. Like, you'd assume the fem protag is a dumb b*tch for not bailing and choosing to stay with the guy. But when she decided to look for said guy because he was taking too long, it kinda dawned on me that maybe she's supposed to be written as a good, overly kind-hearted person who cares about the safety of others. This is further solidified to me when she managed to escape the house and decided to look for help. Plus, when she got none, she came back herself to rescue the other scumbag that got trapped in there. Heck, she's such a sweetie that she even began to pity the inbred naked gramma in the end, contemplating a few seconds before putting her out of her misery. Though I guess it's worth noting that she didn't just break the door or smash the glass window while she got trapped in the basement. I mean, she might've refrained from doing so out of respect for someone else's property, which is also in line with her caring about other people. Perhaps I'm just reaching. Anyways, all in all, I liked the movie. 7/10 Will not go to Detroit.

[@mc-rn8ro]

I'm inclined to agree with you. I think she was meant to be sort of an exaggerated good to his exaggerated bad; so at the point when he's completely irredeemable, both of their conclusions feel that much stronger and the payoff is that much more satisfying. This movie's SURPRISINGLY deep when you analyze the moralities of the characters!

[@skeptical7758]

For me, I loved that the ending felt like they were just like 'Fuck it, let's embrace all the cheesiness we've set up." And like you said, it does it in a way that doesn't compromise the overall quality of the movie.

[@ChipJones421]

I think the only question I have based on this review: Is it similar to X when after the first act the movie just becomes a complete mess that cannot redeem itself, or is this actually a good film throughly?

[@benito2250]

Spoiler: I was confused why the “monster was scared to enter the room where her father was, and why did he killer himself. When the homeless man said she isn’t even the scariest thing in that house, I thought their would be another monster that was more terrifying than her, like a sibling of her or something else.

[@benm5970]

Aw man, this movie let me down hard, I had only heard about it a day or 2 ago so I knew next to nothing about it going in, and let me tell you, it’s without a doubt the most disappointing experience I’ve had in a while, the lead actress and Bill Skaarsgard are great, especially Bill Skaarsgard, and early on the movie has amazing tension, I was glued to my seat and biting my nails the entire time, the movie also surprisingly had a bit of a sense of humor to it which I think helped build the lead actress and Bill Skaarsgard’s chemistry a lot, and one moment after another it seemed to be setting up a great mystery, but wow, 30 to 40 minutes in this movie goes completely off the rails and never comes back from it, because after that point it’s like the movie just stopped dead in its tracks and an entirely new movie was put on, I’m not even kidding, once it gets to the point where Justin Long’s character is introduced it literally feels like a completely different movie, the entire time I was just sitting there thinking “Umm, where the hell did the movie I was just watching go?” And another part of the reason his screen time didn’t really work for me is that what he’s doing doesn’t really connect with the overarching plot until near the end, in fact when you hear his character setup during his introduction it sounds like something that would’ve been the plot of some dramatic comedy, the thing I was sitting there hoping is that it’d be one of those movies where even if it starts to lose you partway through it manages to win you back once you see what it’s all been building to but even that falls flat, what it ultimately builds to I thought was just really dumb, it just felt like stupid, grade B horror stuff, and wow, talk about an abrupt ending, just like it did the first time it felt like another instance of the movie stopping dead in its tracks with no real payoff, and it sucks because with the way the lead actress and Bill Skaarsgard’s characters were set up, particularly Skaarsgard’s I thought there could’ve been a much better direction for this movie’s story to go, definitely a simpler one but I think it would’ve been a lot better than the one we got, but they didn’t, in the end this movie was such a letdown, I’m really not kidding when I say I was in love with the first 30 to 40 minutes of this movie but after it gets past that point it just lost me entirely, the 2 leads are great, the movie had really good tension but the story became really disjointed, the payoff was weak and it ended up being nowhere near the greatness that it started out as. 4/10

[@okaypassion]

I actually agree with everything you said. I see so many positive reviews, but it was a major let down. I gave it a 4/10, but raised it to 4.5/10 only because I did enjoy the soundtrack (I’m obsessed with film soundtracks, so they always influence my ratings). When the movie ended, I say there for a moment flabbergasted, thinking “what did I just watch”.

[@brianspringer219]

Finally. Someone who makes sense. Though I rated the move a little higher 5.5-6. I did wish I paid more attention to the sound track though. That usually can boost the rating for me a little too. Though I’m not in any hurry to rewatch the film.

[@brandongreen6846]

Bro typed a review on the video of a review lol I thought Justin longs character is great and actually connects with the themes of the movie pretty well.