When you think of the Barbie Universe, you probably imagine a land of sparkles, magic, and a revolving closet to die for. But could you imagine trading in the fantastic life wrapped in plastic and the iconic pink convertible for, say, a blood-splattered hearse? For Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig’s billion-dollar blockbuster hit, fans were cooking up theories faster than you can say "Life in the Dreamhouse," and one of them comes straight out of a Stephen King-directed nightmare. According to the movie's star, one of the wildest, most outlandish theories yet—is that the flick was going to actually be scary. And, honestly, to this horror fan, that’s worth a chuckle.
This fan theory is more Texas Chainsaw Massacre than Toy Story, with some fans telling other would-be audience members that Barbie is actually... a horror film. And we're not talking about the existential dread and self-discovery already present in the picture. We mean gory, nightmarish, hide-under-your-pink-satin-sheets kind of horror. In a recent video interview with Elle, Robbie herself tackled this fan theory head-on, saying:
