Four friends. One cabin. Zero budget.
Just in time for Halloween, CTV29 is screening Baghead (2008)—a scrappy, self-aware horror-comedy from the Duplass Brothers that proves you don’t need millions of dollars to make your audience squirm, scream, and laugh in equal measure.
Shot on a shoestring and deeply rooted in the ethos of DIY filmmaking, Baghead is part horror film, part meta-satire. It follows a group of struggling actors who retreat to a remote cabin to write the perfect low-budget horror movie—only to find themselves living out a version of their own script when a mysterious figure in a bag mask starts appearing in the woods. Is it a joke? A breakdown? Or something truly dangerous?
Celebrated as one of the early “mumblecore” films that launched the Duplass brothers illustrious career, Baghead is more than a comedy horror film: it’s also a beacon for Eugene’s growing micro-indie film community—proof that a great idea, a few friends, and some well-placed tension can create something unforgettable.
Whether you're a horror fan, an aspiring filmmaker, or just love movies that do a lot with a little, Baghead is the perfect way to cap off spooky season—and spark some inspiration.
Come for the scares, stay for the satire. Just don’t go into the woods alone.
84 minutes. Indie Horror/Comedy. Rated R.
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