The guests have arrived.|Sep. 23, 2021|United Kingdom|90 Min.|n/A
Genre: Crime;Drama;Thriller
Description: Barbarians, a thrilling 2021 UK film, is a must-watch experience. To fully appreciate it, avoid delving too deeply into the plot beforehand. The characters are richly flawed in authentic ways, and the storyline unfolds with unexpected twists, making it a captivating exploration of human nature. This film is both a psychological puzzle and a rollercoaster ride, leaving viewers on the edge of their seats.
The story centers on four friends who gather for a dinner party to celebrate a birthday. What begins as a seemingly innocent evening quickly spirals into chaos as hidden secrets emerge, turning the gathering into a nightmarish event.
The main cast includes Adam (Iwan Rheon, known for *Game of Thrones*) and Eva (Catalina Sandino Moreno, star of *Maria Full of Grace*), who play the hosting couple. Adam strives to do the right thing, while Eva, a strong and direct artist, balances their relationship—though their dynamic often feels slightly strained.
Joining them are Lucas (Tom Cullen from *Black Mirror*) and his new girlfriend Chloe (Inès Spiridonov). Chloe, new to the group, admires Eva’s art, while Lucas embodies toxic masculinity, driven by a need to dominate and assert his status.
This film marks the directorial debut of Charles Dorfman, who also wrote the screenplay. Despite being his first feature film as a writer-director, Dorfman brings his extensive experience as a producer, having worked on projects like *Satanic Panic* (2019) and *Boys from Country Hell* (2020). The result is a tightly paced 89-minute thriller that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish.
Barbarians is a gripping tale of friendship, secrets, and the darker sides of human nature, delivered with skill and intensity.
Cast director: Charles Dorfman
Cast actor: Tom Cullen, Inès Spiridonov, Iwan Rheon, Catalina Sandino Moreno, Connor Swindells, Tommy McDonnell, Will Kemp, Kevin Ryan
Original name: Barbarians