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Baghead

2023·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy4
  • Pathos3
  • Hopefulness3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You scare easily

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About

Talk to the dead. Pay the price.

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 The Solicitor 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.
Supernatural HorrorShape-Shifting EntityPsychological ThrillerBerlin SettingDark & GrittyCreepy AtmospherePub BasementInheritance Curse

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Baghead legally?

Baghead is included with a subscription to Philo and Shudder in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Baghead worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Baghead rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Baghead?

1 h 35 min

Baghead runs 1 h 35 min.

What language is Baghead in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Baghead?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Baghead in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Baghead use?

Caught with Your Pants DownBrown Bag MaskMasturbation Means Sexual FrustrationStylistic SuckDeadly PrankClosed Circle

TV Tropes lists 6 storytelling tropes for Baghead, including Caught with Your Pants Down, Brown Bag Mask, Masturbation Means Sexual Frustration.