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Baghead, the supernatural horror-thriller from the producers of It and Barbarian, stars Freya Allan (The Witcher) and Jeremy Irvine (War Horse), and is the feature debut of director Alberto Corredor.

Following the death of her father, a young woman inherits a run-down pub and discovers a dark secret within its basement – Baghead – a shapeshifting creature that will let you speak to lost loved ones, but not without consequence.

Adapted from Corredor’s award-winning short film of the same name, Baghead also stars Ruby Barker (Bridgerton), Peter Mullan (Top of the Lake), Saffron Burrows (You) and Julika Jenkins (Dark). Released in UK cinemas earlier this year, Baghead features a superb lead performance from Allan, in her feature film starring debut, and is a must-see for fans of horror smash hits Smile and Talk to Me.

Baghead is available on DVD and Digital now. Also, check out our written review right here.

Alberto Corredor's Baghead is the most recent example of "well, that would have been better as a short film." Mainly because, well, it is better as a short film. Corredor adapts the truncated version of Baghead written by Lorcan Reilly into the scattershot feature now on Shudder. New screenwriters Christina Pamies and Bryce McGuire struggle to extend the fifteen-minute original into an engaging hour and a half, especially during its bloated second act. Corredor crisply accentuates the mildewy and eerie atmosphere that saturates an outdated basement architecture, but by the end, falls victim to the usual follies that come with shorts-turned-features unable to sustain their big-screen treatments.

The Witcher star Freya Allan plays Iris Lark, a young woman who inherits her dad's rickety drinking establishment, The Queen's Head. With nowhere else to live, she signs her name on the deed — but her decision comes at a price. During Iris' first night as owner,...

Stars: Freya Allan, Jeremy Irvine, Ruby Barker, Peter Mullan, Saffron Burrows, Ned Dennehy | Written by Christina Pamies, Bryce McGuire, Lorcan Reilly | Directed by Alberto Corredor

Director Alberto Corredor expands his own award-winning 2017 short for this original British horror. In addition to delivering a steady flow of creepy chills, it also has significant franchise potential, and if that happens, sales of potato sacks are going to go through the roof come Halloween time.

Baghead is set in present-day Berlin, where cash-strapped 20-something Iris (The Witcher’s Freya Allan) inherits a large run-down pub, after the horrific death of her estranged father, Owen (Peter Mullan). The manager of her father’s estate is keen to offload the property, but Iris decides to stay, inviting her best friend Katie (Bridgerton’s Ruby Barker) to join her.

However, they soon discover that the basement of the pub is home to a sinister supernatural presence,...

Alberto Corredor’s directorial debut, the supernatural horror film Baghead, is now out on digital, DVD and Blu-ray.

Based on his short film of the same name, Alberto Corredor’s Baghead follows a young woman who inherits a pub in Berlin. She discovers a disturbing entity, the titular Baghead, in the basement. Baghead has the ability to bring the dead back for a wee chat, but unfortunately, there are terrifying consequences as there usually is with these things.

The film stars The Witcher’s Freya Allan in the lead role. She is joined by Jeremy Irvine, Ruby Barker, Peter Mullan, Saffron Burrows and Julika Jenkins in the cast.

The film marks Allan’s first feature film lead role, but Allan will next be seen in Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes as the human character that forms a connection with Noa, Owen Teague’s ape protagonist.

Baghead originally debuted...

is a horror film directed by Alberto Corredor starring Freya Allan and Jeremy Irvine.

“Baghead” is one of those gothic horror movies with witches and legend stories reaching out to the characters from a bygone era. It might be that the effects do not work, the actors do not fully believe the script, or simply, we have seen similar stories too many times before. Simply put, a horror movie that fails to scare or fully develop.

Plot

A girl inherits an old pub from her deceased father that, coincidentally, comes with an extra: in the basement, there’s a witch that allows to communicate with the dead. The girl discovers that it’s she who controls the witch and she starts to unveil the ancient history of the witch.

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A movie that’s based on a short film by the same director, Alberto Corredor, proposes a...

Baghead is the latest offering of rules-based horror. As in, the characters follow specific rules and maybe they can survive their uncanny predicament. Alberto Corredor’s first long feature, an adaptation of his own short film of the same name, wastes no time establishing the system in which his characters must struggle. Admittedly, the high concept here is convoluted and also not executed to its fullest, but the film still manages to brew up some creepy moments as well as deliver an intriguing, not to mention fearsome antagonist.

Freya Allan (The Witcher) plays Iris, the struggling protagonist of Baghead. After losing her apartment, Iris inherits her estranged father’s (Peter Mullan) pub following his sudden passing. Soon enough, the young heir is offered a fat wad of cash by Jeremy Irvine’s desperate and frazzled character, Neil, in exchange for access to the pub’s basement and the “woman” living down there.

To celebrate the release of the supernatural horror-thriller Baghead – available on Digital from 5th April and Blu-ray & DVD from April 8th – we have a Blu-ray up for grabs!

From the producers of It and Barbarian, Baghead is a must-see for fans of horror smash hits Smile and Talk to Me. Adapted from director Alberto Corredor’s award-winning short film of the same name, Baghead stars Freya Allan (The Witcher) in her feature film starring debut, Jeremy Irvine (War Horse), Ruby Barker (Bridgerton), Peter Mullan (Top of the Lake), Saffron Burrows (You) and Julika Jenkins (Dark).

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Synopsis: Following the death of her father, a young woman inherits a run-down pub and discovers a dark secret within its basement – Baghead – a shapeshifting creature that will let you speak to lost loved ones, but not without consequence.

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To celebrate the release of the supernatural horror-thriller Baghead – available on Digital from 5th April and Blu-ray & DVD from April 8th – we have a Blu-ray up for grabs! From the producers of It and Barbarian, Baghead is a must-see for fans of horror smash hits Smile and Talk to Me. Adapted from director Alberto Corredor’s award-winning short film of the same name, Baghead stars Freya Allan (The Witcher) in her feature film starring debut, Jeremy Irvine (War Horse), Ruby Barker (Bridgerton), Peter Mullan (Top of the Lake), Saffron Burrows (You) and Julika Jenkins (Dark).

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Following the death of her father, a young woman inherits a run-down pub and discovers a dark secret within its basement – Baghead – a shapeshifting creature that will let you speak to lost loved ones, but not without consequence.

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Freya Allan clearly hasn’t gotten her fill of working on material that involves magic and monsters with her role on the Netflix series The Witcher, as she also has the lead role in the new horror film Baghead, which was given a theatrical release in the UK back in January. Now Shudder has announced that Baghead will be available to stream on their service (and on AMC+) as of Friday, April 5th. So if you’re a Shudder or AMC+ subscriber, you’ll have the chance to watch this movie in just a couple weeks. You can watch the trailer for Baghead, along with a clip from the film, at This Link.

First announced four years ago, Baghead went into production in late 2021 and is a feature expansion of director Alberto Corredor’s 2017 short of the same name. Scripted by Christina Pamies and Bryce McGuire, the film has the...

The supernatural horror Baghead, from director Alberto Corredor, will make its exclusive debut Friday, April 5, on Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers, and the supernatural.

Produced by Studiocanal and The Picture Company, Baghead is a full-length feature adaptation of Corredor’s indie short of the same name and will debut as part of Shudder’s Halfway to Halloween annual, monthlong horror-thon lineup. The film will also be available to stream on AMC+.

“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.”

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.

Freya Allen from The Witcher stars in Alberto Corredor's supernatural horror flick, Baghead. Shudder has the streaming rights for the flick and have announced that they will debut Baghead on April 5th, during the platform's “Halfway to Halloween” annual, monthlong horror-thon lineup. After the official announcement you will find a massive gallery of images from the flick, along with the producer's trailer. The supernatural horror Baghead, from director Alberto Corredor, will make its exclusive debut Friday, April 5 on Shudder, AMC Networks’ premium streaming service for horror, thrillers and the supernatural. Produced by Studiocanal and The Picture Company, Baghead is a full-length feature adaptation of Corredor’s indie short of the same name and will debut as part of the streamer’s “Halfway to Halloween” annual,...

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Talk to the dead; pay the price. “The Witcher” star Freya Allan 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’ celebration.

“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,...

Stars: Freya Allan, Jeremy Irvine, Ruby Barker, Peter Mullan, Saffron Burrows, Ned Dennehy | Written by Christina Pamies, Bryce McGuire, Lorcan Reilly | Directed by Alberto Corredor

Director Alberto Corredor expands his own award-winning 2017 short for this original British horror. In addition to delivering a steady flow of creepy chills, it also has significant franchise potential, and if that happens, sales of potato sacks are going to go through the roof come Halloween time.

Baghead is set in present-day Berlin, where cash-strapped 20-something Iris (The Witcher’s Freya Allan) inherits a large run-down pub, after the horrific death of her estranged father, Owen (Peter Mullan). The manager of her father’s estate is keen to offload the property, but Iris decides to stay, inviting her best friend Katie (Bridgerton’s Ruby Barker) to join her.

However, they soon discover that the basement of the pub is home to a sinister supernatural presence,...

Event cinema title Dear England is the widest new release at this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office, playing in 716 UK venues through National Theatre Live.

The play first screened in 694 venues yesterday (Thursday 25), grossing £541,000 with several venues still to report. As well as cinemas, it is screening in many non-cinema venues such as community centres and village halls.

Dear England is a recording of James Graham’s play, following the fortunes of the England men’s football team across three tournaments: the 2018 World Cup, the 2020 European Championships, and the 2022 World Cup.

Directed by Rupert Goold and starring Joseph Fiennes as England manager Gareth Southgate,...

Event cinema title Dear England is the widest new release at this weekend’s UK-Ireland box office, playing in around 800 UK cinemas through National Theatre Live.

The play first screened in 694 cinemas yesterday (Thursday 25), grossing £541,000 with several venues still to report. The exact weekend location number is to be confirmed; should it be above the 777 sites of James Bond film No Time To Die from 2021, it would be the widest opening ever in UK-Ireland cinemas.

Dear England is a recording of James Graham’s play, following the fortunes of the England men’s football team across three tournaments: the 2018 World Cup,...

To celebrate the release of Baghead, the new horror film opening in UK cinemas this weekend, we had the pleasure of chatting with the film’s cast and filmmaker to find out more about this terrifying but thoughtful film that has more than just scares.

Following the death of her estranged father, Iris (Freya Allan) learns she has inherited a run-down, centuries-old pub and becomes 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.

A young woman finds the pub she’s inherited is home to a 400-year-old she-devil, but few of the ensuing jump scares will surprise you

The extravagant absurdity of this chiller from screenwriter Lorcan Reilly and director Alberto Corredor might conceivably get it an audience. There are some interesting touches, but horror fans might well feel that it’s just too similar to the recent and frankly superior Australian film Talk to Me – though it must be said that Talk to Me was made well after Reilly and Corredor’s original 2017 short, with the same high concept, on which this is based.

Iris (Freya Allen) is a young woman, bitterly estranged from her widower father (Peter Mullan) and she is astonished to learn after his death that she has inherited from him a creepy old pub. And this pub has a 400-year-old she-devil locked up in the basement, her face concealed by an old sack,...

Freya Allan clearly hasn’t gotten her fill of working on material that involves magic and monsters with her role on the Netflix series The Witcher, as she also has the lead role in the new horror film Baghead, which is set to reach theatres in the UK this Friday, January 26th. With that release date swiftly approaching, a short clip from Baghead has made its way online, and you can check it out in the embed above. In this clip, we see Allan’s character checking out a creepy basement.

First announced four years ago, Baghead went into production in late 2021 and is a feature expansion of director Alberto Corredor’s 2017 short of the same name. Scripted by Christina Pamies and Bryce McGuire, the film has the following synopsis: After the death of her estranged father, Iris learns she has inherited a run-down, centuries-old pub. She travels to Berlin...

Top to bottom: Kerry Condon in Night Swim (courtesy Universal Pictures), Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse in Lisa Frankenstein (courtesy Focus Features), Imaginary (courtesy Lionsgate)Graphic: The A.V. Club

After wrapping up a great year of horror cinema in 2023, the genre shows no signs of resting on its laurels in...

Freya Allan clearly hasn’t gotten her fill of working on material that involves magic and monsters with her role on the Netflix series The Witcher, as she also has the lead role in the upcoming horror film Baghead, which is aiming for a January 2024 release. While a specific release date hasn’t yet been announced, a trailer for the film has made its way online, and you can check it out in the embed above.

First announced four years ago, Baghead went into production in late 2021 and is a feature expansion of director Alberto Corredor’s 2017 short of the same name. Scripted by Christina Pamies and Bryce McGuire, the film has the following synopsis: After 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.

Talk to the dead; pay the price. “The Witcher” star Freya Allen learns that the hard way in the new trailer for supernatural horror movie Baghead.

Studiocanal will release the film internationally in theaters in January 2024, exact date Tba.

Watch the new trailer below.

In the film: “After the death of her estranged father, 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 residing 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,...

"Talk to the dead. Pay the price." Leave the dead alone! Studiocanal has revealed the first official trailer for a creepy new supernatural horror film called Baghead, created by Spanish filmmaker Alberto Corredor. (Not to be confused with the Duplass Brothers' indie classic Baghead from 2008.) From the producer of It and Barbarian, meet Baghead in this new horror thriller. Following the death of her father, a young woman inherits a run-down pub & discovers a dark secret hidden down in its basement: Baghead – a shapeshifting creature that will let you speak to lost loved ones, but not without consequence. Danger! Yeah this sounds super frightening. Freya Allan stars as Iris, with a cast including Ruby Barker, Ned Dennehy, Peter Mullan, Jeremy Irvine, Saffron Burrows, and Svenja Jung. This looks like it gets crazy once they let this woman out of the basement, even though that's exactly what her dad told her not to do.

In 2017, Spanish filmmaker Alberto Corredor made the acclaimed horror short “Baghead,” a ghost story about a man who is haunted by grief and has questions that only the recently deceased can answer. And now, well, Corredor is remaking the film for Studio Canal as a full-blown feature from The Picture Company producers Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman (“Come Play”) and Vertigo’s Roy Lee, who produced “It” and “Barbarian.”

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“Baghead” won over 30 awards during its run on the festival circuit.

Continue reading ‘Baghead’ Trailer: Director Alberto Corredor’s Creepy Horror Remake Stars Freya Alla & Jeremy Irvine at The Playlist.

Something evil lurks in the basement in the first trailer for Alberto Corredor’s unsettling new horror film, Baghead.

We’ve had some stellar horror films in 2023, but it’s time to cast our eyes to the future. We’re already looking forward to Imaginary and Night Swim, but Alberto Corredor’s Baghead looks very intriguing indeed.

Take a look at the first Baghead trailer below.

Here’s the official synopsis:

“Following the death of her father, a young woman (Allen) inherits a run-down pub and discovers a dark secret within its basement – Baghead – a shapeshifting creature that will let you speak to lost loved ones, but not without consequence.”

Baghead comes from the producers of It and Barbarian and there is definitely a bit of Barbarian’s DNA present in the Baghead trailer. Something rather evil was lurking in the bowels of a house in Zach Cregger’s hit horror as well.

Studiocanal and The Picture Company have released the official trailer for ‘Baghead,’ a supernatural horror-thriller from the producers of ‘It’ and ‘Barbarian,’ starring Freya Allen (The Witcher) and Jeremy Irvine (War Horse).

Following the death of her father, a young woman (Allen) inherits a run-down pub and discovers a dark secret within its basement – Baghead – a shape-shifting creature that will let you speak to lost loved ones, but not without consequence.

Directed by Alberto Corredor and adapted from the festival favourite short film of the same name, Baghead also stars Ruby Barker (Bridgerton), Peter Mullan (Top of the Lake), Saffron Burrows (You) and Julika Jenkins (Dark).

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The movie will be released in UK and Irish cinemas in 2024.

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Eric Dane, Odeya Rush, Ray Liotta and Saffron Burrows are set to star in “Dangerous Waters” from Signature Films.

Directed by and based on a story from John Barr (“Blood and Money”), with a script by Mark Jackson, the Dominican Republic-shot film centers on a sailing holiday that spirals out of control when a teenage daughter (“Cha Cha Real Smooth” star Rush) uncovers the dark past of her mother’s new boyfriend.

Producers include Rio Luna Films’ Suza Horvat and Signature Films’ Marc Goldberg. Executive producers are Capstone Global’s Christian Mercuri and Signature’s Sarah Gabriel and Gareth Williams, as well as co-producers Brianna Johnson and Ben Jacques.

Capstone Global will handle worldwide sales and introduce the film to buyers in Cannes later this month.

The project is the second feature film from Barr, who previously directed “Blood and Money” with Tom Berenger, and worked as a cinematographer on...

Exclusive: As production of Studiocanal and The Picture Company’s horror thriller Baghead begins, Deadline has learned that War Horse actor Jeremy Irvine, Top of the Lake Emmy nominee Peter Mullan, You actress Saffron Burrows, and Netflix Dark actress Julika Jenkins have joined the feature alongside previously announced Ruby Barker and Freya Allan.

Baghead is adapted from the festival fave short film of the same name and will be directed by Alberto Corredor who also directed the short. Christina Pamies and Bryce McGuire wrote the screenplay. Baghead follows the enigmatic Baghead, a diminutive wrinkled up person who is able to manifest the dead and bring them back to our world for brief periods of time. People seek out the medium to reconnect with lost loved ones. Once in contact with Baghead however, the title character’s true powers and intentions are revealed and there is a high price to pay...

Exclusive: Studiocanal and The Picture Company have entered into a new multi-year pact with the aim to make two-three films a year along with an infiltration into TV by Picture Company Co-Founders Andrew Rona & Alex Heineman.

The producers combined have made some of Studiocanal’s most successful films including the Liam Neeson thriller vehicles Unknown, Non-Stop and The Commuter, and they just released the Netflix action breakout Gunpowder Milkshake,. The films were all mid-level budget actioners that became profitable global hits for the studio. They’ll keep making those films for the Canal Plus library and Studiocanal’s streaming service output deals, but under the new deal, Rona and Heineman will lean into European theatrical co-productions and television for global audiences.

Studiocanal and the producers are in the early stages of a sequel on Navot Papushado’s Karen Gillan starrer, Gunpowder Milkshake, which was the number one streaming title overall...

European film-tv powerhouse Studiocanal has clinched major territory sales across a powerful slate of new movies, led by Jake Gyllenhaal and Vanessa Kirby survival thriller “Suddenly,” and “Baghead” with “The Witcher’s” Freya Allan.

“Boldangles” and “Cat Person,” starring “Succession’s” Nicholas Braun and “Coda’s” Emilia Jones, are also finding trading traction, as is Cannes Festival player “Peaceful,” headlining Catherine Deneuve, also has deal momentum.

Multiple deals are in advanced negotiations, and will close by festival end, said Chloé Marquet, Studiocanal head of international film sales as she drilled down on deals done.

“Suddenly” will be put through Studiocanal direct distribution operations in the U.K., Germany, France and Australia/New Zealand. In major deals, it has now closed distribution in half the biggest film markets in the world, adding Latin America (California) and Italy (Leone).

Other key sales take in Eastern Europe (Prorom), Blitz (ex-Yugoslavia), Turkey (Tanweer), Portugal...

European studio to plough more than $1bn into film and TV production between now and 2024.

Canal+ Group/Studiocanal chairman Maxime Saada and Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh were in an ebullient mood on Tuesday (July 6) as the Paris-based European studio kicked off its 30th-anniversary edition of Cannes with its traditional pre-festival show-reel event.

“The story started right here in Cannes, three decades ago with our first nominated movie The Double Life Of Véronique,” said Saada, noting that 55 films in the studio’s catalogue had won awards at the festival.

This year the company has two films debuting Out of Competition: Marseille-set...

“Paddington 3” is among a host of slate titles revealed by Studiocanal at an event in Cannes on Tuesday.

Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh said that principal photography on the keenly anticipated project would commence in the second quarter of 2022. The film reunites Studiocanal with Heyday Films, as previously reported by Variety.

The director, cast updates and location are currently under wraps. The story is by “Paddington” 1 and 2 collaborators Paul King, Simon Farnaby and Mark Burton, and screenplay by Mark Burton, Jon Foster and James Lamont. King will executive produce.

Studiocanal also announced that it has acquired Lailaps Films Germany and will welcome producer Nils Dünker’s company lineup to the Studiocanal folds, including films and series such as “Wild Republic,” “Eine Unerhörte Frau,” “Spurlos in Marseille,” “Vorsicht vorLeuten,” “Beste Aller Welten” and “Hannes,” which opens theatrically in Germany this fall. The Lailaps production team is currently in pre-production on the...

Exclusive: Coming off her series regular role on Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton, Ruby Barker has signed on to star in Studiocanal and The Picture Company’s high-concept horror/thriller Baghead which shoots in Berlin, Germany this autumn.

Barker joins Witcher star Freya Allan who also has signed on to star in the film.

Baghead is adapted from the festival fave short film of the same name and will be directed by Alberto Corredor who also directed the short. Christina Pamies and Bryce McGuire wrote the script. Baghead revolves around a mysterious figure called Baghead, a diminutive wrinkled up person who is able to manifest the dead and bring them back to our world for short intervals. People seek out the mysterious medium to reconnect with lost loved ones. Once in contact with Baghead however, the title character’s true powers and intentions are revealed and there is a high...

Exclusive: Freya Allan, a breakout in the Netflix series The Witcher, is set to star in Baghead for Studiocanal and The Picture Company. Production will begin in the fall in Berlin. Allan stars in the upcoming Studiocanal/The Picture Company action thriller Gunpowder Milkshake for Netflix.

The film will be directed by Alberto Corredor, who directed the short film that was acquired to be turned into a feature length horror film. Christina Pamies and Bryce McGuire wrote the script. Studiocanal will commence worldwide sales at the Cannes Market.

Baghead revolves around a mysterious figure called Baghead, a diminutive wrinkled up person who is able to manifest the dead and bring them back to our world for short intervals. People seek out the mysterious medium to reconnect with lost loved ones. Once in contact with Baghead however, the title character’s true powers and intentions are revealed and there is a...

Exclusive: Lionsgate won an auction for 16 States, a thriller scripted by John Requa & Glenn Ficarra (Jungle Cruise This is Us), to be directed by Fede Alvarez, who helmed the genre hits Don’t Breathe and Evil Dead.

They are keeping plot tight, but think road trip during a zombie pandemic. Vertigo Entertainment’s Roy Lee and Miri Yoon are producing with Zaftig Films’ Requa, Ficarra and Charlie Gogolak. Bad Hombre’s Alvarez, Shintaro Shimosawa and Rodolfo Sayagues are also producing.

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Rising genre writer Christina Pamies has been tapped to pen the adaptation of the horror short Baghead for StudioCanal.

Alberto Corredor, who directed the celebrated short, is on board to helm the feature version.

StudioCanal is fully financing the project, while The Picture Company partners Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman will produce through their overall deal with the studio.

Baghead centers on a mysterious figure who is able to conjure the dead for short intervals of time. However, anyone who pursues this service must pay a great price. The 15-minute short racked up more than two dozen awards on the festival circuit ...

Rising genre writer Christina Pamies has been tapped to pen the adaptation of the horror short Baghead for StudioCanal.

Alberto Corredor, who directed the celebrated short, is on board to helm the feature version.

StudioCanal is fully financing the project, while The Picture Company partners Andrew Rona and Alex Heineman will produce through their overall deal with the studio.

Baghead centers on a mysterious figure who is able to conjure the dead for short intervals of time. However, anyone who pursues this service must pay a great price. The 15-minute short racked up more than two dozen awards on the festival circuit ...

Exclusive: Studiocanal has acquired the celebrated creepy horror short Baghead and will turn it into a feature helmed by the short’s director, Alberto Corredor. The Picture Company’s Andrew Rona & Alex Heineman will produce under their overall deal with the studio; Vertigo’s Roy Lee, and Alibi’s Jake Wagner will be exec producers along with Corredor and Lorcan Reilly, the duo that created the short.

Baghead won numerous awards on the festival circuit. It revolves around a mysterious figure called Baghead, a diminutive wrinkled up person who is able to manifest the dead and bring them back to our world for short intervals. People seek out the mysterious medium to reconnect with lost loved ones. Once in contact with Baghead however, the title character’s true powers and intentions are revealed and there is a high price to pay for its contact with the deceased. The feature transfer...