The Duplass' knowing and self-referential picture defies classification, effortlessly shifting tones from relationship comedy to slasher horror, while always nudging the audience to recognize the film's self-awareness.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Apr 18, 2022

it is set in the same indie filmmaking world from which it has emerged, and brings to its character-driven dynamics of love and friendship the barest shades of horror

Full Review | Mar 1, 2022

Authentic storytelling.

Full Review | Original Score: 6/10 | Apr 14, 2021

The low-fi production only offers up low-fi thrills, but the interaction of the characters is natural and interesting enough to earn Baghead a recommendation.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 31, 2021

Without script or direction, the film meanders dangerously, leaving long stretches of emptiness between the more effective scare moments.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jul 7, 2019

It's the movie's seeming lack of structure that keeps us off-guard, and that's what makes the whole messy enterprise so genially compelling.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Feb 6, 2018

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Nov 18, 2011

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Nov 17, 2011

Full Review | Original Score: B | Sep 7, 2011

Something [that] is both impressive and thrifty is Jay and Mark Duplass' Baghead, unquestionably the most inventive horror film in years -- one that puts character first and genre expectations last.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Oct 21, 2010

...an intriguing premise that's employed to predictably subdued effect by the Duplass brothers...

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jan 24, 2010

There are some humorous and touching moments in Baghead, but the actors lack the finesse needed to make us really feel for their characters.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 30, 2009

The Duplass brothers waste a perfectly good porno premise by getting meta on our asses

Full Review | Aug 26, 2009

That documentary-like naturalism might be a bit much for some viewers, but Baghead is still an intriguing film, as the Duplass brothers construct genuine suspense while toying with their audience's expectations.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Aug 14, 2009

Baghead delivers more scares with its paper masked stalker than Jason and Michael Myers combined in their respective reboots.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Jul 5, 2009

An extended navel gaze.

Full Review | Oct 22, 2008

A wildly funny parody of low-budget horror cinema.

Full Review | Oct 18, 2008

Full Review | Original Score: C | Oct 18, 2008

The plot is tired, the actors are not much good, the situation is way too familiar, there is no humor or fright in sight.

Full Review | Oct 18, 2008

Just when you think the film is about to zig, it zags and heads another direction. And it's smart enough to cut things short before it wears out its welcome and before it gets too predictable.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Oct 18, 2008