I never thought that a zipper closing up could be terrifying, but then I watched the trailer for Bagman. The video lays out the premise of this horror movie from Lionsgate: the Bagman is a mythical creature that steals children, puts them in his bag, and eventually eats them. He is a scary story that has permeated across time and across cultures. Why, you may wonder? Because he’s real!
Here’s the film’s official synopsis:
In the dark horror film Bagman, a family finds themselves ensnared in a nightmare as they are hunted by a malevolent, mythical creature. For centuries and across cultures, parents have warned their children of the legendary Bagman, who snatches innocent children and stuffs them into his vile, rotting bag—never to be seen again. Patrick McKee (Sam Claflin) narrowly escaped such an encounter as a boy, which left him with lasting scars throughout his adulthood. Now, Patrick’s childhood tormentor has returned, threatening the safety of his wife Karina (Antonia Thomas) and son Jake (Caréll Rhoden).
The movie comes to us from director Colm McCarthy, whose previous credits include several episodes of Peaky Blinders, as well as Doctor Who, Sherlock, and the Black Mirror episode, “Black Museum.” It’s written by John Hulme.
No news yet on when Bagman will make its way to a screen near you. Though if the logline of the film is to believed, “he’s always closer than you think.” Something to ponder as you lay in bed at night trying to find sleep!
Check out the trailer below.
