From its deceptively simple premise to its wild third-act swerves, Barbarian stands as one of the most surprising and effective horror films in recent memory. Writer/director Zach Cregger's feature debut masterfully subverts expectations at every turn, creating a genuinely unsettling experience that lingers long after the credits roll.
The film's greatest strength is its willingness to constantly reinvent itself. Just when you think you understand where the story is headed, Cregger pulls the rug out from under you with audacious…