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Baghead (2008)

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Average Rating: 6.6/10
Reviews Counted: 94
Fresh: 73 | Rotten: 21

Pitting actors against murderers in a self-aware struggle for stardom, Baghead successfully skates the borders of horror and comedy.

Average Rating: 6.9/10
Critic Reviews: 28
Fresh: 23 | Rotten: 5

Pitting actors against murderers in a self-aware struggle for stardom, Baghead successfully skates the borders of horror and comedy.

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The Puffy Chair filmmaking duo Jay and Mark Duplass return to the realm of cinema with this tale of a man, a bag, and the strangeness that occurs when the two independently inconsequential factors come together. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 28 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Jay Duplass , Mark Duplass

Written By: Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass

In Theaters: Jun 13, 2008 Wide

On DVD: Dec 27, 2008

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Critic Reviews for Baghead

All Critics (95) | Top Critics (28) | Fresh (74) | Rotten (21) | DVD (4)

The truth eventually comes out, as it must, and it's not exactly a stunner.

September 18, 2008 Full Review Source: Arizona Republic

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Bill Goodykoontz

Arizona Republic

Top Critic

Baghead is at its best when it captures the subtleties of romantic machinations, macho power plays and the indignity of women aging in Hollywood.

August 21, 2008 Full Review Source: Washington Post

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Ann Hornaday

Washington Post

Top Critic

The coda, even if it doesn't wholly work, should have some sobering lessons for would-be filmmakers who see this. Kids, try this at home.

August 15, 2008 Full Review Source: Orlando Sentinel

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Roger Moore

Orlando Sentinel

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he brothers Duplass have a knack for the to-and-fro of modern relationships. Their horror sense is less acute, but at least they understand that when the budget is low, it's best to keep the villain in the shadows.

August 8, 2008 Full Review Source: Toronto Star

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

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When the origami model of the plot finally unfolds, and the well-justified surprises are disclosed, there are still a couple of revelations up the Duplass brothers' sleeves.

August 8, 2008 Full Review Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Colin Covert

Minneapolis Star Tribune

Top Critic

Although the final act telegraphs the endgame a little too obviously, Baghead is nevertheless a late summer treat.

August 8, 2008 Full Review Source: Globe and Mail

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Jennie Punter

Globe and Mail

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Something [that] is both impressive and thrifty is Jay and Mark Duplass' Baghead, unquestionably the most inventive horror film in years -- one that puts character first and genre expectations last.

October 21, 2010 Full Review Source: Quickflix

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Simon Miraudo

Quickflix

...an intriguing premise that's employed to predictably subdued effect by the Duplass brothers...

January 24, 2010 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

There are some humorous and touching moments in Baghead, but the actors lack the finesse needed to make us really feel for their characters.

August 30, 2009 Full Review Source: Washington Times

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Sonny Bunch

Washington Times Source: Washington Times

The Duplass brothers waste a perfectly good porno premise by getting meta on our asses

August 26, 2009 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

CinePassion

That documentary-like naturalism might be a bit much for some viewers, but Baghead is still an intriguing film, as the Duplass brothers construct genuine suspense while toying with their audience's expectations.

August 14, 2009 Full Review Source: Times-Picayune

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Mike Scott

Times-Picayune

Baghead delivers more scares with its paper masked stalker than Jason and Michael Myers combined in their respective reboots.

July 5, 2009 Full Review Source: What Would Toto Watch?

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Christian Toto

What Would Toto Watch?

An extended navel gaze.

October 22, 2008 Full Review Source: UGO

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Keith Uhlich

UGO

A wildly funny parody of low-budget horror cinema.

October 18, 2008 Full Review Source: Screen International

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David D'Arcy

Screen International

The plot is tired, the actors are not much good, the situation is way too familiar, there is no humor or fright in sight.

October 18, 2008 Full Review Source: San Diego Metropolitan

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Jean Lowerison

San Diego Metropolitan

Just when you think the film is about to zig, it zags and heads another direction. And it's smart enough to cut things short before it wears out its welcome and before it gets too predictable.

October 18, 2008 Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City

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Jeff Vice

Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Alternately funny and scary, 'Baghead' suggests that 'The Blair Witch Project' may be as responsible for mumblecore as any of the self-consciously anti-commercial movies that usually are credited with jump-starting the trend.

September 19, 2008 Full Review Source: Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)

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John Beifuss

Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)

I want to shout, not mumble, that the Duplasses are a couple of the most promising filmmakers out there.

September 11, 2008 Full Review Source: Arizona Daily Star

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Phil Villarreal

Arizona Daily Star

Baghead's got exactly one joke to exploit -- it's a relationship movie masquerading as a horror movie -- and proceeds to beat it to death.

September 5, 2008 Full Review Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Matt: Hey. What's that?An ultra low budget human drama that contains elements of comedy and horror. Its simple, nothing too amazing, but the improved performances make it seem natural, along with some actual tension in parts.A group of four struggling filmmakers decide to spend their weekend up at a cabin to hopefully

June 17, 2008

Aaron Neuwirth

Super Reviewer

Worth its weight in gold as a curiosity - kind of a mumblecore Bubble, if Bubble wasn't mumblecore as it is. As a movie about movies, it feels incessantly "filmed," and the viewer never forgets what they're watching. This approach may seem intrusive, but considering that this is a movie about intrusion on many

February 26, 2009