How scary is Barbarian?

On our intensity scale, Barbarian rates 5/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is among the scariest films on WhatScares.

How gory is Barbarian?

Barbarian rates 4/5 for gore — expect heavy gore.

Where can I stream Barbarian?

As of our last update, Barbarian is streaming on Max and Hulu in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.

Barbarian

Name: Barbarian
Director: Zach Cregger
Genre: Isolation, Psychological, Creature, Gore
Released: 2022
Rating: 7

2022 · Directed by Zach Cregger

IsolationPsychologicalCreatureGore

IMDb7265k votes

RT92%critics

RT70%audience

MC80metascore

豆瓣6.850k votes

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Streaming on Max · Hulu (US, subject to change)

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The vibe

Book an Airbnb, find it double-booked, discover the basement has a basement. Cregger's structural rug-pulls are best experienced blind — the film keeps swapping protagonists and tones like a haunted-house ride operated by a comedian with a grudge.

Before you press play

How scary is Barbarian?: On our intensity scale, Barbarian rates 5/5 for scares and 4/5 for dread. It is among the scariest films on WhatScares.
How gory is Barbarian?: Barbarian rates 4/5 for gore — expect heavy gore.
Where can I stream Barbarian?: As of our last update, Barbarian is streaming on Max and Hulu in the US. Availability changes, so check your service before settling in.