Since starring in Bridgerton, London-born Ruby Barker has been a star on the rise. Given the phenomenal success of the Netflix show, all eyes are on the moves of all of the dazzling cast. For those following Barker, her next project, Baghead, sees her take her first fledging steps into the scary world of horror cinema.
Following the death of her estranged father (Peter Mullan), Iris (Freya Allan) learns she has inherited a run-down, centuries-old pub. She travels to Berlin to identify her father’s body and meet with The Solicitor (Ned Dennehy) to discuss the estate. Little does she know, when the deed is signed she will become inextricably tied to an unspeakable entity that resides in the pub’s basement – Baghead – a shape-shifting creature that can transform into the dead. Two thousand in cash for two minutes with the creature is all it takes for desperate loved ones to ease their grief. Neil (Jeremy Irvine), who has lost his wife, is Iris’ first customer. Like her father, Iris is tempted to exploit the creature’s powers and help desperate people, for a price. But she soon discovers breaking the two-minute rule can have terrifying consequences. Together with her best friend Katie (Ruby Barker), Iris must battle to keep control of Baghead and figure out how to destroy it, before it destroys them.
As Katie, Barker excels, providing Baghead with a strong foundation of practicality and sisterhood. The role was one that the young star relished and we were fortunate enough to sit down with her to find out just how much she enjoyed her time on the film. We spoke of how horror differs from other genres, connecting with co-stars, and a shared affinity for lucid dreaming.
Baghead is out in cinemas across the UK now.
