Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Apr 18, 2022 3.5/4

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.

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Anton Bitel Little White Lies Mar 1, 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

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Emma Wolfe SpookyAstronauts Apr 14, 2021 6/10

Authentic storytelling.

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Richard Crouse Richard Crouse Jan 31, 2021 3/5

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.

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Ellie Lucas From the Front Row Jul 7, 2019 2.5/4

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

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James Vance Tulsa World Feb 6, 2018 2.5/4

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.

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Edward Crouse Time Out Nov 18, 2011 5/5

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Joshua Rothkopf Time Out Nov 17, 2011 3/5

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Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Sep 7, 2011 B

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Simon Miraudo Quickflix Oct 21, 2010 4/5

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.

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Jan 24, 2010 2.5/4

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

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Sonny Bunch Washington Times Aug 30, 2009 2.5/4

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

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Fernando F. Croce CinePassion Aug 26, 2009

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

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Mike Scott Times-Picayune Aug 14, 2009 2.5/4

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.

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Christian Toto What Would Toto Watch? Jul 5, 2009 3/4

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

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Keith Uhlich UGO Oct 22, 2008

An extended navel gaze.

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David D'Arcy Screen International Oct 18, 2008

A wildly funny parody of low-budget horror cinema.

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Stephen Schaefer Boston Herald Oct 18, 2008 C

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Jeff Vice Deseret News (Salt Lake City) Oct 18, 2008 3/4

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.

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Jean Lowerison San Diego Metropolitan 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.

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