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    Movie Review

    Barbarian blends horror and comedy with bizarre results

    Alex Bentley
    Sep 9, 2022 | 3:20 pm
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    Georgina Campbell in Barbarian.
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    The connection between horror and comedy is closer than one might think. Both often involve an element of surprise, resulting in either a scream or a big laugh in reaction to something unexpected. Perhaps that’s why some people best known for comedy are wading into the horror waters, including Jordan Peele in recent years and now Zach Cregger, known best for the show The Whitest Kids U’Know.

    Cregger’s first attempt at horror is Barbarian, a seemingly straightforward haunted house film that turns into something completely off-the-wall. Tess (Georgina Campbell) has rented an Airbnb in Detroit in advance of a job interview. Arriving late on a rainy night, Tess discovers Keith (Bill Skarsgård) already in the house, claiming that the house had been double-booked through a different service.

    The awkward and potentially dangerous situation soon turns into something quite different when they discover that the house’s basement has hidden rooms and passageways. Without delving into spoilers, suffice it to say that the house contains some truly disturbing things, revealing secrets about its former owner, its current owner (Justin Long), and the run-down neighborhood in which it is located.

    Cregger, who both wrote and directed the film, takes an interesting approach to the film. For the first 45 minutes or so, it feels like your standard horror setup, with Tess rightfully wary of Keith, and subtle clues that malevolent forces are present in the house. The final hour, however, takes on a completely different tone, introduces previously unknown characters and storylines, and generally goes from creepy AF to hilarious WTF territory.

    The result is a kind of A movie/B movie hybrid, one that is just as effective at delivering scares as it is in eliciting laughs and gasps of disbelief. Cregger does a great job at setting the mood throughout, something that becomes especially tricky as he moves back-and-forth between tones in the second half of the film.

    Also affecting the mood is the addressing of various social issues. While far from the main focus, topics such as white flight, #MeToo, and toxic masculinity all work their way into the story. Anyone on the Detroit tourism board is likely to hate the film, as it does all it can to put at least a certain section of the city in a very bad light, along with the city’s police force.

    Campbell is an English actor who’s perhaps best known in the U.S. for her part in the Black Mirror episode “Hang the DJ.” She’s effective in all aspects of this role, from the accent to the trepidation to the abject terror. The casting of Skarsgård is clever, as he played Pennywise in It, keeping viewers constantly guessing what kind of person his character truly is.

    Barbarian, like its seemingly random title, is a difficult movie to properly explain. It gets by mostly on vibes and the pure audacity of Cregger, who manages to entertain despite combining a number of elements that probably shouldn’t work well together.

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    Barbarian is now playing in theaters.

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    Weekend Event Planner

    Theater shows top the 14 best things to do in Dallas this weekend

    Alex Bentley
    Jun 12, 2025 | 6:00 am
    Dallas Theater Center presents Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat
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    Theater lovers will have a lot to choose from in and around Dallas this weekend, with half of the slots on the list occupied by local theater productions. Other choices include an annual exhibition of playhouses, four well-known comedians, a dance production, and a Hall of Fame band in concert.

    Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. If you want more options, check out the calendar for an even longer list of the city's best events.

    Thursday, June 12

    Undermain Theatre presents An Iliad
    An Iliad, a modern-day retelling of Homer's classic. Poetry and humor, the ancient tale of the Trojan War and the modern world collide in this theatrical experience. The setting is simple: the empty theater. The time is now: the present moment. The lone figure onstage is a storyteller, possibly Homer, possibly one of the many bards who followed in his footsteps. He is fated to tell this story throughout history. The production runs through June 29 at Undermain Theatre.

    Lewisville Playhouse presents Ragtime
    Ragtime is set in the volatile melting pot of turn-of-the-century New York, three distinctly American tales are woven together - that of a stifled upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant, and a daring young Harlem musician - united by their courage, compassion and belief in the promise of the future. Together, they confront history's timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it means to live in America. The production runs through June 29 at Lewisville Playhouse.

    Shakespeare Dallas presents The Importance of Being Earnest
    The Importance of Being Earnest is a witty romantic comedy by Oscar Wilde, first performed in 1895, that tells the story of two men who assume the identities of a fictional man named Ernest. This leads them to fall in love and encounter an assortment of comical problems along the way. The Shakespeare in the Park production runs through July 18 at Samuell-Grand Amphitheater.

    Friday, June 13

    Dallas CASA presents Parade of Playhouses
    Dallas CASA's annual Parade of Playhouses celebrates imagination while raising funds and support for children living in foster care. The event features 11 custom-designed and -created, one-of-a-kind children’s dream playhouses donated by generous architects, builders, and friends. Visitors can enter to win one of the various houses at the end of the fundraising event, which runs through June 29 at NorthPark Center.

    Mic Drop Comedy presents Andrew Dice Clay
    Andrew Dice Clay is proud to be one of America’s most controversial and outrageous comics. And it’s that persona that has made him a comedy legend. When he released his debut album, Dice, the parental advisory label simply read “Warning: This album is offensive.” He became the first comedian to sell out Madison Square Garden two nights in a row, as well as sporting arenas all across the country and was the only performer ever banned for life from MTV. He'll perform four times through Saturday at Mic Drop Comedy in Plano.

    Family Music Theatre presents Hairspray
    It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen, Tracy Turnblad, has only one desire - to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show. When her dream comes true, Tracy is transformed from social outcast to sudden star. She must use her newfound power to dethrone the reigning Teen Queen, win the affections of heartthrob, Link Larkin, and integrate a TV network ... all without denting her 'do. The production runs through June 28 at New Vida Church of God.

    North Texas Performing Arts Repertory Theatre presents Oklahoma!
    Oklahoma!, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration, is set in a Western territory just after the turn of the 20th century. A high-spirited rivalry between local farmers and cowboys provides a colorful background for Curly, a charming cowboy, and Laurey, a feisty farm girl, to play out their love story. Their romantic journey contrasts with the comic exploits of brazen Ado Annie and hapless Will Parker in a musical adventure embracing hope, determination, and the promise of a new land. The production runs through June 22 at North Texas Performing Arts in Plano.

    Dallas Theater Center presents Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat
    Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat, the classic Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, is based on the Bible’s Book of Genesis. It tells the journey of Joseph, son of Jacob, his 12 brothers, and his coat of many colors. Filled with catchy songs and dances, the musical is one of the most enduring shows of all time. The production runs through July 13 at Wyly Theatre.

    Pegasus Contemporary Ballet presents Synergy 2025
    Pegasus Contemporary Ballet will present the third edition of their signature annual production blending music and dance. The production unites local musicians from various genres and dancers on a single stage. The event will include three world-premiere choreographic commissions, each created in collaboration with Dallas-based musicians performing live, including singer/songwriter Jacob Metcalf, multi-genre musician Martin Morgan, and experimental violinist Leoncarlo Canlas. There will be performances on Friday and Saturday at Moody Performance Hall.

    Theatre Coppell presents Annie
    Based on the 1924 comic strip Little Orphan Annie by Harold Gray, Annie is celebration of family, optimism and the American spirit remains the ultimate cure for all the hard knocks life throws your way. Theatre Coppell's production of the musical runs through June 29 at Coppell Arts Center.

    Saturday, June 14

    Majestic Theatre presents Cristela Alonzo
    Cristela Alonzo made history in 2014 when she became the first Latina to create, produce and star in her own network sitcom, Cristela, for ABC. During that same year, she split her time between LA and NYC to serve as one of ABC’s favorite guest hosts on their hit daytime talk show, The View. In 2017, Cristela made history again when she became the first Latina lead in a Disney Pixar film, voicing the part of “Cruz Ramirez” in Cars 3. She'll perform twice on Saturday at Majestic Theatre.

    Heart in concert
    There are very few bands whose impact has been big enough for them to be well-known for 50 years, but Heart is one of them. Sisters Ann and Nancy Wilson released their debut album, Dreamboat Annie, in 1975, and went on to craft indelible hits like "Crazy on You," "Barracuda," "Alone," and more. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013 and were awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys in 2023. They'll play at Texas Trust CU Theatre in Grand Prairie.

    Eisemann Center presents Paula Poundstone
    Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and legendary spontaneous wit. She is the star of several HBO specials, including Cats, Cops and Stuff, and Paula Poundstone Goes to Harvard. She is also a regular panelist on NPR’s comedy news quiz, Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!, and can be heard weekly on her comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone. She'll perform at Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson.

    Sunday, June 15

    Kevin James: Owls Don’t Walk
    Comedian Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996 Montreal Comedy Festival, he created his own sitcom, The King of Queens, which ran for nine seasons on CBS. James brought his stand-up act to TV with Sweat the Small Stuff, a one-hour special for Comedy Central. His second comedy special, Never Don’t Give Up, premiered on Netflix. He'll perform at Majestic Theatre.

    Dallas Theater Center presents Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat
      
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    Dallas Theater Center presents "Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat" at Wyly Theatre, June 13-July 13.

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