Talk to the dead; pay the price. “The Witcher” star Freya Allen learns that the hard way in supernatural horror film Baghead. And it’s heading exclusively to Shudder soon.
Baghead will debut on Shudder on April 5, as part of their annual “Halfway to Halloween’ celebrations.
“Following the death of her estranged father (Peter Mullan), Iris (Freya Allan) learns she has inherited a run-down, centuries-old pub. She travels to Berlin to identify her father’s body and meet with The Solicitor (Ned Dennehy) to discuss the estate. Little does she know, when the deed is signed, she will become inextricably tied to an unspeakable entity that resides in the pub’s basement–Baghead–a shape-shifting creature that can transform into the dead. Two thousand in cash for two minutes with the creature is all it takes for desperate loved ones to ease their grief. Neil (Jeremy Irvine), who has lost his wife, is Iris’ first customer. Like her father, Iris is tempted to exploit the creature’s powers and help desperate people for a price. But she soon discovers breaking the two-minute rule can have terrifying consequences. Together with her best friend Katie (Ruby Barker), Iris must battle to keep control of Baghead and figure out how to destroy her, before she destroys them.”
Alberto Corredor directs the full-length feature adaptation of his indie short Baghead, produced by STUDIOCANAL and The Picture Company.
“Baghead is a tale of family secrets, the depths of grief, and the things best left undisturbed in the basement,” said Corredor. “I’m so excited to share this film with US audiences when it debuts on Shudder.”
Ruby Barker, Ned Dennehy, Peter Mullan, Jeremy Irvine, Saffron Burrows, and Svenja Jung star alongside Allen. The screenplay is written by Christina Pamies and Bryce McGuire; based on the short film written by Lorcan Reilly.
The Picture Company partners Alex Heineman & Andrew Rona, who were also behind the short film-turned-feature Come Play, produced alongside horror veteran Roy Lee (It, The Ring, The Grudge, The Turning, Godzilla), who executive produces.
Christina Pamies and Bryce McGuire wrote the script.
Freya Allan as Iris Lark – Baghead – Photo Credit: Reiner Bajo/Shudder
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