Barbarian Plot Synopsis
The film is set in the fictional country of Barbary, which is known for its harsh and brutal conditions. The story follows a young man, who has to go through a lot of pain and suffering in order to find his way back home. The film also stars Academy Award-winner Mahershala Ali as the titular barbarian, and Djimon Hounsou as the leader of the government.
Zach Cregger, the director and screenwriter of “The Haunting of Hill House”, has come up with a fascinating story with layered sensibilities about society, an ode to classic horror films, and first-rate entertainment that gets you hooked. The film is set in the late 1950s and follows a family who move into Hill House, a supposedly haunted house. As they begin to experience strange phenomena, they begin to question their sanity and the reality of the house’s haunting. “The Haunting of Hill House” is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. ..
In a suburban nightmare, the neighborhood has become a dreaded place where questions about the story are still unanswered. The film has been seen again to iron out any doubts you may have about the story, so be sure to watch it before coming here.
Explaining the timelines
The Mother completely shatters Keith’s skull in the basement, and within two weeks, Tess meets him at the bar. They talk about their relationship and what has happened since then.
Now, we meet Frank in a neighborhood that is in prime condition. The aspect ratio has changed and we see the neighborhood as it was when people didn’t even lock their doors.
The community setting is the same neighborhood where the house is in a few decades back. We do not have specifics as to how long back it goes, but a good guess would perhaps be three decades or something. Maybe even more. But that should be treated as the past, and the one where Tess and Keith meet is the present.
What did Frank do to his captors in the dungeon?
What was Frank’s motive for doing these things? Was it sexual gratification, power, or some other unknown reason? ..
The room where Tess first discovered with the bed, bucket, and bloody handprint on the walls, is where Frank used to keep women and use physical force against their wills. ..
Based on what Andre has said, it appears that Frank used to impregnate the women and then have the babies himself. He went to the convenience store to pick up supplies for the kids and mentioned how “the babies are still not there”. He also said how he will not “use a midwife” and give “home births” himself. All of these details and what Andre confirms as well point to the fact that Frank used to abduct the women, violate them, had their babies in the dungeon itself, and raise them in cages.
Who is The Mother?
We also know that the Mother is not a demon. This is important because it allows us to question some of the assumptions made about her in the story. For example, some people have suggested that the Mother is a demonic creature because she looks like one. But this is not supported by the evidence provided. The Mother does not look like a demonic creature, and in fact, she looks very much like a grieving mother.
It is important to note that Cregger does make an attempt to humanize her through the last scene and she definitely has our sympathies that way. It is quite possible that The Mother lost her child or miscarried. This conclusion stems from the fact that she wanted Tess and AJ to “behave like her babies”. She even offers them a bottle of milk. And when AJ refuses to drink it, she takes him to the room with the television and forcefully tries to breastfeed him. This psychological dementia made her “the monster” we see today.
Was Keith really a predator?
The first act of the movie is interesting because it establishes that Tess is a victim. She is not allowed to defend herself and she dies without hurting anyone. This question is left unanswered by the film’s director, Cregger. It seems like this was done on purpose, as he has spoken about the supposed difference between how men and women perceive threats in similar situations. We also see Tess and Keith talking about how if the roles were reversed, she would never let him in. This shows how psychology works for the genders in the current times - by setting up an enticing situation, we are then forced to think and dissect every choice that Tess makes from there on out. ..
The subconscious red flags in a dangerous situation owing to modern sensibilities are carefully crafted. Whether it be not drinking the tea that Keith made for her, or clicking a picture of his ID in the wallet, or even deciding to go ahead and have that wine with him. You’d think there is something wrong whenever you see Bill Skarsgard play someone. There is just something in that face that arouses fear and suspicion.
The case of Brock Turner has raised many questions about his character. We don’t know enough about him to say for certain if he was a predator or not, as he had the opportunity to take advantage of Tess on the first night itself. ..
Who is “the worst thing in the house” according to Andre?
Andre was referring to Frank, who was in an almost vegetative state in the other room which AJ discovered later on. We do not exactly know how Andre knew Frank. It is never made clear. But a reasonable assertion here would be to presume that he saw something on one of the occasions when Frank abducted a young girl. Frank is the creator who made The Mother. The analogy is something like Frankenstein’s monster where the eventual monster was not what we all assumed him to be. This is why the real monster in the story is Frank. He is “the barbarian” whose indifference and vile tastes led to the lives of so many young women wreaked. ..
Why does AJ push Tess from the water tank?
Although AJ seemed like a good guy at first, his actions spoke otherwise. He was mostly an opportunist and his morality and ethics were accordingly adjusted whenever different challenges confronted him. For example, when he leaves an injured Tess behind when ascending the stairs, something we see clearly from Tess’ point of view. He pushes her off the edge when he drops the gun and knows there is no way out. ..
This story happens without Tess even understanding what is going on. AJ knew by that point that The Mother will not hesitate to kill him and only cares for Tess. To protect her, she would jump from the edge, be if it meant sacrificing her own life. AJ is the villain here and Justin Long makes for a great contradiction in his skin.
Why does The Mother kill AJ but not Tess?
The Mother kills AJ because she perceives him as a threat to her “baby.” ..
The Mother saw Tess as her own baby because she saw the good in her heart.
The woman in the video is a mother of two who was born in a dungeon. She has never seen the outside world and has only ever seen videos of motherhood. Her entire notion of human connection is limited to that of a mother and her children. In her own horrific ways, that’s all she ever sought out. ..
Despite her emotional and social limitations, the victim was still kind-hearted and showed genuine care and tenderness while handling wounded Tess. In ways–even though she inflicted a lot of pain without even being aware of it–she was a victim too.
The Barbarian is a movie that is sure to leave an impression on viewers. This movie is about a barbarian who goes on a journey to find his way home. The story follows the barbarian as he goes through different obstacles and challenges along the way. The end result is an exciting and entertaining movie that will leave viewers wanting more.
