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Baghead

Name: Baghead
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Horror
Released: 2008-01-21
Cast: Steve Zissis, Ross Partridge, Greta Gerwig, Elise Muller, Jett Garner

2008 | 84 min | Comedy, Drama, Horror

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (79% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Barton Fink or Code 3, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Scary.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 24 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Four actors go to a cabin in the woods to write, direct, and act in a film that will jump-start their careers. Their idea is a horror film about a man with a bag over his head, but what happens when that man mysteriously shows up?

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
79% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Box office & staying powerWeak
$1 million worldwide
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Duplass, Jay Duplass

Steve ZissisChad
Ross PartridgeMatt
Greta GerwigMichelle
Elise MullerCatherine
Jett GarnerJett Garner
Jennifer LafleurFestival Director
Darrell BryantPickup truck driver
Cass Naumann'We Are Naked' Girlfriend
Anthony CristoBouncer
Jen TracyName Checker