The Barber

The Barber

Directed by Basel Owies

Produced by Chapman Filmed Entertainment

201595 min5.7 / 10

A dark psychological thriller about a serial killer barber and his twisted mentorship of an obsessed apprentice, exploring the corrupting nature of obsession and complicity.

Eugene is a small town barber, beloved by the local community, but hiding a deadly secret. John is hunting for a serial killer not to expose him but to learn the business! They form a twisted bond and turn the town upside down as Eugene teaches John to kill.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Barber end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 98% of films.

  • Is The Barber violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is The Barber scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is The Barber easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is The Barber sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

26/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise13

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love13

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Barber

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Barber

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Barber, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Barber, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Barber, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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