Bagman (2024 film)
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| Directed by | Colm McCarthy |
| Written by | John Hulme |
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| Cinematography | Nick Remy Matthews |
| Edited by | Jeff Betancourt |
| Music by | Tim Williams |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate Films |
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Running time | 92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $12–15 million[1] |
Bagman is a 2024 American supernatural horror film directed by Colm McCarthy and written by John Hulme. It stars Sam Claflin, Steven Cree, Frankie Corio, William Hope, and Antonia Thomas.[2]
The film was released on September 27, 2024, by Lionsgate Films.[3][4]
Cast
- Sam Claflin[5] as Patrick McKee
- Antonia Thomas[6] as Karina
- William Hope[7] as Chief Isaacs
- Steven Cree[6] as Liam McKee
- Jordan Gubian as Young Liam
- Frankie Corio as Emily
- Adelle Leonce[6] as Anna
- Henry Pettigrew as Don
- Sharon D. Clarke[6] as Barbara (as Sharon D Clarke)
- Neil Linpow as Officer Rawls
- Caréll Vincent Rhoden as Jake McKee
- Will Davis[6] as Bagman
Production
On October 11, 2019, Paramount Players announced Bagman, with Colm McCarthy set to direct the film.[8] On May 13, 2022, Sam Claflin was announced to star in the film, with the project moving to Lionsgate.[9]
Release
Bagman was released in a limited theatrical release on September 27, 2024.[10]
Reception
Peter Sobczynski of RogerEbert.com gave the film one star of four, stating "The only chance of experiencing any actual chills is if you doze off and generate a more interesting nightmare of your own".[11] Jayanty Nada Shofa of Jakarta Globe found the film to be an uneven horror film with a weak buildup, but notes that it gains interest in the latter half, ultimately deeming it not memorable despite having some engaging moments.[12]
Enid Román Almansa of Cinemanía gave the film three stars out of five considered the film entertaining and acknowledges Sam Claflin's strong performance as a father protecting his adorable son, but notes that it suffers from predictable moments and common horror clichés.[13] Whang Yee Ling of The Straits Times gave the film two stars out of five described the film as "forgettable" with a thin and often nonsensical plot, despite its touches of fatherly love and the intriguing premise of confronting childhood trauma.[14]
References
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 22, 2024). "Weekend Box Office Upset! 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' At $26M Dispels 'Transformers One' From No. 1; Halle Berry & Demi Moore Genre Pics Come Up Short — Sunday AM Update". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ^ "Super Scary Trailer for Horror Movie 'Bagman' Starring Sam Claflin | FirstShowing.net". www.firstshowing.net. July 29, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "Bagman". Lionsgate. July 2, 2024.
- ^ "Bagman (2024) Movie Tickets & Showtimes Near You". Fandango. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Tyler, Adrienne (August 3, 2024). "Sam Claflin's 2024 Horror Movie Is Weirdly Similar To This Classic Stephen King Villain". ScreenRant. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Grobar, Matt (July 20, 2022). "Antonia Thomas, Will Davis, Adelle Leonce, William Hope, Steven Cree & Sharon D Clarke Join Lionsgate's Supernatural Thriller 'Bagman'". Deadline. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Jones, Bridget (August 2024). "Sam Claflin's New Horror Film 'Bagman' Brings Terrifying Urban Legend to Life". indigomusic.com.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 11, 2019). "'Krypton' Director Colm McCarthy Tackling Horror Thriller 'Bagman' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (May 13, 2022). "Sam Claflin to Star in Lionsgate Supernatural Thriller 'Bagman' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ T, Amber (July 26, 2024). "Supernatural Horror BAGMAN Hits Theaters This Fall". Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Sobczynski, Peter. "Bagman movie review & film summary (2024) | Roger Ebert". RogerEbert.com. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ Shofa, Jayanty Nada (September 25, 2024). ""Bagman" Review: A Slow-Burn Horror That Delivers a Late Thrill". Jakarta Globe. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Almansa, Enid Román (September 26, 2024). "Crítica de 'El hombre del saco': Sam Claflin logra engancharnos a la leyenda de este horrible ser". Cinemanía. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
- ^ Whang, Yee Ling (October 16, 2024). "At The Movies: Saoirse Ronan triumphs in The Outrun, Bagman is a forgettable fright". The Straits Times. Retrieved January 26, 2025.
External links
- Lionsgate | Bagman
- Bagman at IMDb
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