‘Bagworm’ Is a Mind-Bending, Body Horror Odyssey [SXSX Review]
Oliver Bernsen’s 'Bagworm' is a gooey, sublime portrait of contemporary meltdowns with a body horror edge. Our SXSW review:
When a misanthropic hammer salesman accidentally steps on a rusty nail, he struggles to determine whether the world’s sudden and violent turn against him is real, or the result of the infection consuming his body and mind.
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Oliver Bernsen’s 'Bagworm' is a gooey, sublime portrait of contemporary meltdowns with a body horror edge. Our SXSW review:
Director – Gabriel Bernini (Triple Thriller) Starring – Chloe Cherry (The Grinch XXX Parody, Don’t Trip), Lena Redford (Nature is Speaking, And Back A...
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Oct 15, 2025 | Premiere (Sitges Film Festival) | — |
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