

“ Barbarian writer/director Cregger could have paced the movie a little better since the suspense-filled tension stops in areas where the tension should have been better maintained.

I have seen hundreds and hundreds of horror movies in my lifetime, and the pleasure of seeing something new is downright thrilling.” Boston Hassle The result is so delightfully disorienting that even the most cynical Randy Meeks in the crowd will find themselves baffled as to what could possibly be coming next. ” …keeps on throwing curveballs every time you think you’ve gotten it figured out, the film will shift again and you will find yourself once again on unfamiliar ground. And then it all falls apart in a way that’s more shocking than the material’s eventual reveal of evil, with Cregger trying to be clever and surprising while he quickly loses command of his unsatisfying endeavor.” 5 out of 10, “Cregger has a stunning opening 45 minutes, offering a smooth communication of his ideas and wonderful suspense involving a disturbing situation of exploration. It’s smartly written, well crafted, and boasts a fantastic cast committed to the insanity.” 4.5 out of 5, Bloody Disgusting All rules get tossed out the window, resulting in a confrontational and chilling feature that slams into you like a freight train and leaves you breathless. “Creggers makes keen observations about humanity at their best and worst, then creates a visceral horror movie from them. I was impressed with the movie, but I didn’t love it, and I’m not sure I’d recommend it to anyone outside of horror fans.” Big Fan Boy “Writer/director Zach Cregger has crafted a smart and scary film that contains some subtle social commentary that at times spans decades, and feels filled with opportunity.
