"Witcher" star Freya Allan to harness the power of the dead in 2024 horror flick "Baghead"
The career of the British actress didn't really take flight until her role in Netflix's hit show. While latest reports suggest the "Witcher" franchise might be coming to an end, the young 23-year-old star probably won't need to be concerned about job offers.
Since 2019, Allan has appeared in two miniseries, "War of the Worlds" and "The Third Day," as well as in Navot Papushado's film "Gunpowder Milkshake". Soon, she will be seen in two titles: "Planet of the Apes: The Last Frontier" by Wes Ball, where she plays the lead role, and earlier in "Baghead" by debutant Alberto Corredor.
"Baghead": what's the story?
Official description from the distributor, Cinema World, reveals that the film revolves around Iris who, following the mysterious death of her long-estranged father, inherits a dilapidated bar in a desolate area. Curious about why her father left when she was just a child, she starts exploring the unknown.
What she discovers is that the abandoned place harbors more than just a family secret. It's a curse binding its owner with an ancient being known as Baghead. Whoever makes a pact with this demon becomes the guardian of its power, granting them the ability to summon the dead for exactly two minutes.
Fascinated by this dark revelation, Iris decides to leverage the creature's ability to help those mourning their loved ones. However, they must strictly adhere to the ritual rules, mindful that going over the session time by even a second can lead to disastrous consequences.
Cast, creators, and release date of "Baghead"
The cast also includes Saffron Burrows from "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and "Troy," Peter Mullan from "Children of Men" and "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power," and Jeremy Irvine from "Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again!" and "War Horse."
Baghead 2023 Official Trailer - Freya Allan Unearths the Chilling Secret of a Shape-Shifting Entity
Alberto Corredor who previously made a short film about Baghead directs this film. The screenwriting was done by Bryce McGuire (with two more horror movies based on his scripts premiering next year) and Christina Pamies. The executive producer is Roy Lee, known for major hits like "It," "The Grudge," "The Ring" and "Doctor Sleep".
"Baghead" is set for release on Friday, January 26, 2024.
