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Barbarian (out Oct 20) is a terrific horror-thriller which shows there's more than one way to create effective scares. Some scenes tap into our apprehension of the unknown/supernatural while other moments offer a more realistic narrative delving into common fears and inherent suspicions of other people. It's the tale of young woman who finds a few things amiss her single-bedroom Airbnb. Grade: A-.