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Key Features:
Home invasion, Secrets, Lies, Friendship, Betrayal, Survival, Violence-moderate, Psychological thriller, Social commentary, Relationship dynamics, Party setting
Tone:
serious, suspense-driven
Target Audience:
Thriller fans, Horror enthusiasts, Suspense lovers, Indie film viewers
Emotional Arc:
Tension → Fear → Confrontation

Barbarians

2021-09-23
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A civilized dinner party in a country house sees four friends, Lucas, Adam, Chloe, and Eve, coming together for a birthday celebration. As the night progresses secrets and lies force themselves into the light and polite pretensions are dropped. A knock at the door reveals three masked intruders with an agenda of their own. Will their friendship stand the test? Can they survive the night or will their secrets eventually catch up with them?

Genres
Thriller, Horror
Cast
Tom Cullen, Inès Spiridonov, Iwan Rheon, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Connor Swindells, Tommy McDonnell, Will Kemp, Kevin Ryan
Crew
Charles Dorfman, Charles Dorfman
Rating
5.231(80 votes)
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