10 Best New Horror Movies For Halloween 2022

In Barbarian, Tess arrives at an Airbnb rental while preparing for a job interview. Upon entering her accommodation, she discovers the house has been double-booked, and is currently occupied by a young man called Keith (Bill Skarsgard). With nowhere else to go, Tess reluctantly decides to stay. But as she spends more time in the house, she discovers she's in terrible danger.

Based on the synopsis, Barbarian sounds like the same-old same-old. If you watched the trailer, you'll convince yourself you know how it's going to play out.

Without letting the cat out of the bag, Barbarian's narrative never makes the obvious choice. Just when you think you have a handle on what's happening, the story throws another curveball, blindsiding you over and over.

Although the director, Zach Cregger, has no experience with horror, the lighting, sets, and make-up are so astounding, you'd assume he's been making these sorts of films his entire life. He's also a master of subverting expectations, since he repeatedly plays with horror tropes in creative ways.

Not only is Barbarian the best horror of 2022, it's also one of the most thrilling films of the year.