Cinematic tension

Cinematic Premise & Thematic Ambition Barbarian (2022) is a film that masterfully subverts expectations. It begins with a seemingly simple premise. A young woman, Tess, arrives in Detroit for an important job interview. Therefore, she books an Airbnb. However, upon arrival, she discovers a troubling truth. The rental is double-booked. Consequently, a stranger, Keith, is…