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Baghead (2008) -- This is the theatrical trailer for Baghead, directed by the Duplass Brothers.
Baghead (2008) -- The Duplass Brothers explore the minutiae of relationship dynamics in this in-depth study of a group of desperate actor friends. And a bag. And a head.

Overview

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Writers:
Jay Duplass (written by) &
Mark Duplass (written by)
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Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Horror | Romance more
Plot:
Four struggling actors retreat to a cabin in Big Bear, California in order to write a screenplay that will make them all stars. Problem is: What happens when their story idea -- a horror flick about a group of friends tormented by a villain with a bag over his head -- starts to come true? | full synopsis
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Humpday Review
 (From Atomic Popcorn. 10 July 2009, 7:13 AM, PDT)

Just For Laughs Film Festival Unveils Feature Film Line-up
 (From SoundOnSight. 6 July 2009, 10:41 PM, PDT)

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Mumblecore to the Core more

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Ross Partridge ... Matt

Steve Zissis ... Chad
Greta Gerwig ... Michelle

Elise Muller ... Catherine
Jett Garner ... Jett Garner
Anthony Cristo ... 'Priest' the Bouncer
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Stephanie Huettner ... Girl in the Front Row

Jennifer Lafleur ... Kristen Thompson

Cass Naumann ... Cass
Amy Quick Parrish ... Festival Audience Member
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for language, some sexual content and nudity.
Runtime:
84 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
USA:R | Argentina:16

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[last lines]
Chad: Goodnight, movie girlfriend.
Michelle: Goodnight.
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7 out of 11 people found the following comment useful:-
Mumblecore to the Core, 23 August 2008
Author: John DeSando (jdesando@columbus.rr.com) from Columbus, Ohio

Baghead starts as if it has a bag over its head with a leaden set up about four not-so-young struggling actors planning a scriptwriting session in the woods. Not hard to tell what might happen in a comedy/thriller/horror indie. But amidst this sophomoric, satirical first reel is a gem of an interview with a director after a film festival screening. You'll know the drill when you see it: inane questions, uninspired answers, but everyone breathless with love of movies.

The invasion of a bagheaded villain creates the necessary horror tension nicely dispersed among the revelers rather than relegated mainly to the ladies. Although the idea of actors writing a horror script and living it out, and directors making fun of the genre is not new, the Duplass brothers create a believable environment that makes the odd occurrences believable themselves even amidst the obvious hokey horror clichés.

It's easy enough to see Blair Witch influences, especially the "found" nature of the footage; its ultra-low budget, seemingly improvised script, jerky cameras, and little-known actors put it square within the "mumblecore" frame of reference (The Duplass brothers are prominent members of the movement). Baghead has more importance as part of that early twenty-first century movement than the film would attest on its own.

Be prepared to laugh a bit, scream a little, and wonder a whole lot at the dedication of talented filmmakers who could put bags over their heads for all the difference it would make to the general audience. They are the real pioneers of new cinema.

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