Barbarian

Barbarian

Year: 2022

Runtime: 102 min

Language: English

ThrillerHorror

Seeking a fresh start, a young woman arrives at a remote town and books an Airbnb for the night. To her surprise, she discovers the rental has already been occupied by a man. As they navigate an uneasy coexistence, a terrifying secret lurks within the house, forcing them to confront a horrifying and unexpected danger hidden within its depths.

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1

Tess's Arrival

Tess Marshall arrives at a dilapidated rental property in the troubled neighborhood of Brightmoor, Detroit, the night before her job interview. She hopes for a quiet night to prepare for her upcoming opportunity.

2

The Double-Booking

To her surprise, Tess finds that her rental house has been double-booked and is occupied by a man named Keith Toshko. Despite her initial unease, she decides to let her guard down and spends the night while Keith takes the sofa.

3

The Bedroom Door Incident

In the middle of the night, Tess is startled awake by her bedroom door being ajar. When she questions Keith about it, he insists he didn’t interfere, leaving Tess feeling uneasy about their situation.

4

Warning and Escape

The next morning, Tess heads out for her interview and is warned by locals to remain alert in the unsafe neighborhood. Upon returning, she is chased by a homeless man who screams at her to leave, prompting her to frantically escape.

5

The Basement Discovery

In her hurried getaway, Tess accidentally locks herself in the basement, where she stumbles upon a concealed corridor. The eerie room she discovers, filled with disturbing items, unveils secrets of horror hidden within the house.

6

Keith's Disappearance

When Keith returns and frees Tess, he investigates the hidden passage but fails to return. Driven by concern, Tess ventures into the tunnel, where she finds Keith injured and disoriented.

7

The Mother Attacks

Heightened tension leads to a deadly encounter as Keith and Tess are attacked by a grotesque figure known as 'The Mother.' In a shocking turn, Keith is brutally killed, leaving Tess to fend for herself.

8

AJ Gilbride's Arrival

Two weeks later, AJ Gilbride, the house owner, faces scrutiny from sexual assault accusations and travels to Detroit to assess his property for sale. In his exploration, he inadvertently discovers the hidden tunnel.

9

AJ's Encounter with The Mother

While inspecting the basement, AJ unexpectedly encounters The Mother, who attacks him viciously. In a chaotic moment, he falls into a pit, where he finds himself face-to-face with Tess.

10

The House's Dark Past

A haunting flashback reveals the disturbing history of the house, detailing how Frank, its original owner, abducted and imprisoned women for horrific experiences. This unveils the lineage of terror within the walls.

11

Captured by The Mother

Tess and AJ fall into The Mother's clutches, who expresses her twisted need to make them her children. In a horrifying moment, AJ is forcibly breastfed, heightening the grotesque nature of the situation.

12

Escape and Recklessness

Tess, aided by Andre, the initial homeless man who warned her, manages to escape. She courageously retrieves her car keys and recklessly rams into The Mother, believing she has finally quelled the threat.

13

Tragic Misfire

In a chaotic moment, AJ mistakenly shoots Tess, thinking she is The Mother. Despite their escape, they face a gripping standoff when they discover that The Mother has mysteriously vanished.

14

Confrontation and Betrayal

Andre explains the horrific heritage of The Mother, born from multi-generational incest. In a tragic turn, The Mother suddenly reappears, killing Andre and pursuing Tess and AJ relentlessly.

15

Final Standoff

As Tess and AJ take refuge in a water tower, AJ makes a treacherous decision to save himself, pushing Tess off. In a shocking twist, The Mother sacrifices herself to cushion Tess's fall, and AJ ultimately faces dire consequences for his selfishness.

Last Updated: October 28, 2024 at 18:07

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