Horror movie fans are in for a treat as this decade’s most terrifying and unpredictable horror flick from 2022 has found its place on Netflix. Barbarian, starring Bill Skarsgard and Georgina Campbell was widely praised upon its release for its suspenseful twists and eerie atmosphere.
Barbarian was directed by Zach Cregger and it centres on Tess, played by Georgina Campbell, who arrives at an Airbnb only to discover it’s already occupied by Keith, played by Bill Skarsgard.
What begins as an awkward mix-up quickly spirals into something far more sinister, as Tess uncovers dark secrets hidden in the house’s basement.
Barbarian left a strong impression with horror fans and critics alike, earning a 90 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes when it first premiered at London’s FrightFest.\
Many viewers termed this horror movie a modern classic, applauding its unexpected twists and turns.
The horror movie, Barbarian also helped propel Georgina Campbell into the spotlight, leading to more roles in horror projects like Bird Box: Barcelona and T.I.M.
Similarly, director Zach Cregger is continuing in the genre, with a new horror film, Weapons, set to release this August.
With Barbarian now streaming on Netflix, it’s a perfect time for anyone who missed it in cinemas to discover why it’s been called one of the most original horror films of the decade.
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In other news, The Monkey starrer Theo James, the latest horror movie based on a story by Stephen King, made waves at the box office.
Directed by Osgood Perkins, The Monkey tells the chilling tale of twin brothers haunted by a cursed toy monkey that brings terrifying deaths to anyone who crosses its path.
Starring Theo James in a dual role as Hal and Bill, the film also features Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Colin O’Brien, Adam Scott, and Elijah Wood.
Since its release, The Monkey has been a massive success, earning over $38 million worldwide.
This makes it the highest-grossing horror movie of 2025 so far and the seventh highest-earning film of the year.
It has outperformed other horror films like Companion ($34.9 million), Wolf Man ($34 million), and Heart Eyes ($31 million), proving that audiences are eager for thrilling scares.
Stephen King has long been a powerhouse in horror, with many of his works turning into hit movies.
