What would you say if you had just two minutes to speak with someone you’ve lost? In Baghead, that fleeting chance comes with devastating consequences. The film follows Iris Lark (Freya Allan), a young woman who inherits a centuries-old pub, The Queen’s Head, after her father’s death. Inside its dark corners lies a supernatural secret: a creature known only as Baghead—a shape-shifting entity capable of channeling the spirits of the dead. Through Baghead, mourners can speak to their loved ones once more… but never for longer than two minutes.
At first, Iris is terrified. But temptation soon takes over. Ignoring her father’s recorded warnings, she decides to turn the entity’s dark power into profit. As she and her best friend Katie offer others the same ill-fated chance to reconnect with the dead, their reckless choices unravel the thin barrier between the living and the damned. Each rule they break brings them closer to being consumed—body and soul—by Baghead itself.
Directed by Alberto Corredor, Baghead expands on his 2017 short film of the same name, written by Lorcan Reilly. The story delves deep into the anguish of loss, the human craving for closure, and the terrifying question: how far would you go to say goodbye?
“We put enormous effort into designing Baghead,” Corredor told Warped Perspective. “Creating an iconic creature was vital to make the leap from short film to feature. It’s a huge transition—suddenly you’re part of a large studio system, and impostor syndrome can creep in. The key is to trust your team and stay adaptable.”
Freya Allan, best known for The Witcher, shared with FILMHOUNDS how she immersed herself in the emotional core of her character. “I watched countless documentaries and spoke with people who’d experienced loss. Before filming, I wanted to fully understand what Iris had endured—her grief, her guilt, everything that shaped her.”
Baghead offers a haunting reflection on love, loss, and the danger of refusing to let go. Stream it now on Lionsgate Play via PLDT Home, Smart, and Cignal—and discover the horrifying price of one last goodbye.