Let's Write a Movie: Baghead (2008)

Baghead (2008)

Rating: ***

Starring:  Ross Partridge, Steve Zissis, Greta Gerwig

When I first saw Baghead (2008), I was completely unaware of the so-called Mumblecore Movement. They're the kind of films that's shot in a low budget and rely heavily on realism through improvised script and amateurish camera work. This film falls into this category and, I must say, it took a while before I get into the story.

Baghead (2008) follows a trip four friends hastily put together after one of them decided to do a movie. And not just any movie, but a good one! But what they got, instead, is a weekend of frustrations and total writer's block that soon devolves into an intense situation as they cabin is apparently stalked by a stalker in a bag mask.

Majority of Baghead is talk and this isn't the kind you would usually get in a horror movie. With touches of comedy and real life subjects, the whole really felt more of a home video documenting one of those days where you and your friends' bond is tested by the hardships of life, work, love life and trust itself, making the story almost relatable by subject. 

Not much of a horror movie for that matter though, as the slasher elements were near absent and only a couple of scenes tapped into the creepy and harrowing. That being said, those expecting a real fright flick is surely disappointed especially once the plot twist happens at the near end. Personally, I couldn't complain much; I love the characters and their sense of realism, so I got around the fact this isn't the purest of slashers and simply appreciate for what it is.



I wouldn't recommend this to just anyone, you had to have an open mind and a mature one to enjoy Baghead. Otherwise, if you are out to look for a horror film, try Entrance (2011) instead, a possible companion piece for your Mumblegore needs.

Bodycount:
1 male stabbed to death
Total: "1"