Barbarian: A delight for those who lack the fear of a good horror movie

The most effective formula for building a good horror story is to make it clear to the viewer that at any moment they will scream in fear and stretch that expectation like a rubber band to the point of maximum tension, transforming the experience into an absolute nerve drain. Something that ‘barbarian’succeeds wonderfully.

In the world of horror movies there are so many subgenres that it is normal to hear someone say “not scary at all” even when there is an evil demon or a hungry zombie on the screen, as there are many ways to fear in the movies, people; but “Barbarian” is not meant to mislead the audience and then show the villain in a surprise moment, but make it clear at every moment that you will scream.

Directed by Zach Cregger, the story of this acclaimed horror film is very successful in presenting, as one of the protagonists, the actor Bill Skarsgard that after his role as an ESO clown it is impossible to imagine him as a victim or a “good guy” and during the first half of the film he helps to stretch the tension of the plot, yearning to know his mysterious plans.

On the other hand, the protagonist Giorgina Campbell he breaks down a spectacular role as the main victim who takes the audience by the hand to reveal a twisted and grotesque story in which the plot unfolds at a slow and unstable pace to conclude with an ending as surprising as it is suffocating and liberating.

Another of the most notable aspects of “Barbarian” is the way its story presents three points of view of the same story, although sadly the third does not have enough screen time and leaves a little explanation as to the reason for the conflict. , which ends up making it more disturbing from a subjective point of view by the protagonists who have no idea what is going on.

“Barbarian” is the movie you need if you want to scream in fear

The first half of “Barbarian” is so well constructed that the fright from which it all begins is chilling as well as liberating, making even your scream of fear startle you with excitement and make the second half a delight for those who they love horror movies that are scary and that don’t end their story in a romantic way or that just show you a monster at any moment to make you close your eyes.

‘Barbarian’ is that film that, when the credits roll, the only thing you can think about is recommending it to someone so that they can have the same chilling experience as you, because it has what it takes to make everyone smile. kind that lose the shock and enjoy well-constructed horror.