In 2017, Alberto Corredor directed the short film Baghead. The short was a fast success and quickly amassed a fantastic reputation. This word of mouth pushed the film in front of the right people and work on a feature version of the story was rushed into production. Now, just six years on, this new extended Baghead is arriving into UK cinemas.
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.
Ahead of the UK cinema release, THN were able to get time with Baghead director Alberto Corredor. Alberto’s love for Baghead is evident immediately, and after having spent six years working on the project, he had a lot to say. We discussed the journey from short to feature, the difficulties this churned up, and exactly how you go about creating a horror movie ‘monster’.
Baghead is out in cinemas across the UK now.
