---
title: "Baghead"
year: 2023
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/baghead-2023"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 845783
imdb_id: "tt14030816"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 542
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Baghead (2023) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/baghead-2023

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

"Baghead" is a film that follows Iris after she learns about the death of a family member. Upon receiving this news, Iris travels to Berlin. There, she meets with a representative known as The Solicitor to discuss the inheritance of a property. The property in question is a centuries-old pub that is in disrepair. As part of the estate settlement, Iris becomes connected to an entity that resides in the pub's basement. This entity, referred to as Baghead, has the ability to transform into the deceased.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A grieving woman inherits a cursed pub and awakens a shape‑shifting horror."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric setting in a centuries‑old Berlin pub
- Tension built around a shape‑shifting entity

### Caveats & Content Note
- PG‑13 rating limits gore, so scares are more psychological
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for viewers comfortable with supernatural horror and mild suspense, but not for those avoiding paranormal themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: creepy, supernatural, claustrophobic, dark

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Shudder, Shudder Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Alberto Corredor
- **Networks / Studios**: The Picture Company, Studio Babelsberg, StudioCanal UK

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Freya Allan** as *Iris Lark*
- **Jeremy Irvine** as *Neil*
- **Ruby Barker** as *Katie*
- **Peter Mullan** as *Owen Lark*
- **Anne Müller** as *Baghead*
- **Svenja Jung** as *Sarah*
- **Ned Dennehy** as *Solicitor*
- **Julika Jenkins** as *Regina*
- **Saffron Burrows** as *Catherine*
- **Felix Römer** as *Otto Vogler*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Baghead?
The film follows Iris, who inherits a centuries‑old Berlin pub and becomes entangled with a shape‑shifting entity in its basement.

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Iris, a woman dealing with her estranged father's death.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
Baghead is classified as a horror film and carries a PG‑13 rating.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: What is the tone or mood of the film?
It presents a dark, supernatural, and claustrophobic atmosphere.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*