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Key Features:
Supernatural horror, Inheritance, Ancient evil, Isolation, Berlin, Family secrets, Creature feature, Transformation, Death, Nudity-moderate, Violence-moderate
Tone:
serious, suspense-driven, gritty
Target Audience:
Horror enthusiasts, Supernatural thriller fans, Suspense seekers, Creature feature aficionados
Emotional Arc:
Intrigue → Dread

Baghead

2023-12-28
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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 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.

Genres
Horror
Cast
Freya Allan, Jeremy Irvine, Ruby Barker, Peter Mullan, Anne Müller, Svenja Jung, Ned Dennehy, Julika Jenkins, Saffron Burrows, Felix Römer
Crew
Alberto Corredor, Christina Pamies, Bryce McGuire
Rating
6.523(454 votes)
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