Baghead (2008)

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?

Directors:

Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass

Writers:

Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass,

Stars:

Steve Zissis, Ross Partridge, Greta Gerwig

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Steve Zissis	...	Chad
Ross Partridge	...	Matt
Greta Gerwig	...	Michelle
Elise Muller	...	Catherine
Jett Garner	...	Jett Garner
Cass Naumann	...	'We Are Naked' girlfriend
Jennifer Lafleur	...	Festival Director
Darrell Bryant	...	Pickup truck driver
Anthony Cristo	...	Bouncer
Jen Tracy	...	Name Checker (as Jen Tracy Duplass)
Heather Hall	...	Festivalgoer
David Zellner	...	Festivalgoer

Storyline

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?

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Plot Keywords:

actor | california | cabin | shirt | wallet | 

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Horror | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, some sexual content and nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Sony Classics [United States]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 January 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Cabeza de bolsa

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$8,640 (USA) (13 June 2008)

Gross:

$140,016 (USA) (14 November 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Duplass Brothers Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

84 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Chad: You're like Michael Jordan, I'm Bill Lambier! I've got no game!

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Connections

References Saturday Night Live (1975)

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Soundtracks

"3 of Harts"
(uncredited)
Written and Performed by J. Scott Howard
Cold Cold Wind (ASCAP)

User Reviews

Dude, Where's my Kiss?

I liked 'Baghead' a lot. It was real, it was independent and when it was all over, it all tied in. If one were just to watch it part of the way through and stop, they would (as would I) certainly compare it to multiple "in the woods/cabin" thrillers. The impression I got (and this was certainly confirmed once watching the "mock-interview" with the directors/brothers with kids) was this was a simple idea someone brainstormed and said "let's shoot a movie about no-name/wannabe actors and a bag-headed killer on the loose in the woods." Honestly, the film felt real. The emotions real. I think, despite the extreme low budget, the actors took it for real and did the best job they could. I grew up on serial killer/woods, etc films. This one was probably the most real, because, basically it was played that way. A movie-within-a-movie, if you will. Four adults want to make a movie. One has a cabin and they head out there. They come up with an idea and suddenly it comes to life. That's the basic synopsis. I see a whole bunch of negative reviews. I think people were expecting something different. I went in open minded, and really liked the experience. Not perfect, no, but I liked the genuine characters and I absolutely loved the fact that two grown men could be very close, enough to kiss/hug each other and not be labeled as gay or feel any less masculine. I wish there were more straight males (fictional or not) that can show love for each other and not be considered homosexual. I admire the directors/brothers that took the leap to show this close male bond. Best character: Chad (Steve Zissis.) Sincere, not shy, real and definitely funny. Hope to see more of him.