With 'Baghead', we're treated to a horror film that prioritises atmosphere and a disturbing concept over relentless gore. Freya Allan is excellent as Iris, conveying the emotional weight of her inheritance and the encroaching terror. The direction effectively…
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Following the death of her estranged father, Iris learns she has inherited a run-down, centuries-old pub. She travels to Berlin to identify her father’s body and meet with…
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'Baghead' offers a Gothic-tinged supernatural horror that hinges on a rather unsettling central conceit: a creature that assumes the form of the deceased. Freya Allan provides a solid, grounded performance as the protagonist inheriting more than she bargained…
This is a deliciously creepy tale that taps into deep-seated fears of the uncanny and the burden of legacy. Freya Allan delivers a standout performance as Iris, navigating the horrors of her inheritance with a believable mix of…
'Baghead' presents an intriguing premise about an inherited curse tied to a shape-shifting entity, but struggles to fully capitalise on its potential. Freya Allan does her best with the material, conveying a growing sense of unease, but the…
Freya Allan anchors 'Baghead' with a compelling performance as Iris, a young woman thrust into a supernatural inheritance. The film crafts a palpable sense of dread, utilising its dark, ancestral pub setting to maximum atmospheric effect. While the…
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Baghead is a shape-shifting entity residing in the pub's basement. Its primary and most terrifying ability is to transform into the likeness of deceased individuals. This power is central to the plot, as Iris becomes inextricably tied to the creature once she inherits the property, suggesting that Baghead will likely exploit its ability to impersonate her dead father or others to manipulate and torment her.