Head Count

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Elle Callahan

Producer:

Lauri Apelian, Elle Callahan, Eric B. Fleischman

Writer:

Elle Callahan, Michael Nader

Release Date:

Jun 14, 2019

Runtime:

1hr 30m

Synopsis

Newcomer Evan joins a group of teens on a getaway in Joshua Tree. While exchanging ghost stories around the campfire, Evan reads aloud a mysterious chant from an internet site. From that moment, someone--or something--is among them. As unsettling, inexplicable events become more frequent, Evan realizes this summoned shape-shifting creature is targeting them to fulfill a deadly ritual.

Cast

  • Isaac Jay
  • Jay Lee
  • Ashleigh Morghan
  • Bevin Bru
  • A.J. Helfet
  • Billy Meade
  • Hunter Peterson
  • Catherine Tapling
  • Chelcie May
  • Tory Freeth

Letterboxd User Reviews

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RATINGS 3 FANS
2.8
  • Oct 29, 2018

    The scariest thing about this movie is just the thought of hanging out with nine strangers in the desert for multiple days

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    Mark Watlington
    Mark Watlington
    Sep 19, 2019

    This film was shot very well. I wish It was not shot at all, but it was shot very well.

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    bigbigthemovie
    bigbigthemovie
    Apr 6, 2021

    I appreciate a monster that tidies up after itself. Very considerate.

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    MrSneakyMan
    MrSneakyMan
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    Jul 16, 2026

    This reminded me so much of the movie Coherence but it wasn't as good as that one. The concept was good, however, but the execution was a bit tacky at times and the characters were all pretty sh*tty.

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    jcub99
    jcub99
    Mar 14, 2025

    A fun, light “internet urban legend” horror film. The concept worked well, with a group of 10 young adults partying & on vacation, it’s easy to believe an impersonating spirit could move freely among them. The Joshua Tree location adds to the lore & isolation. Most of the…

    0 Likes
    Penny_S
    Penny_S
    Oct 28, 2024

    Head Count follows a group of friends on a desert getaway who accidentally summon a malevolent entity during a sinister game, leading to a night filled with paranoia and deadly consequences. This horror film blends supernatural elements with psychological thrills,…

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    Rosie✨
    Rosie✨
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    May 28, 2026

    Alright, basically the plot is that a group of 8 people go on a vacation and let some guy they found hiking tag along with them. Then, at night, when they are all sitting around the campfire reading some horror stories on Reddit or something, the new guy accidentally…

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    MovieCutCat
    MovieCutCat
    Apr 18, 2026

    😐Awkwardness is the Real Horror in this Movie - It was like I was a... A passenger in my own body.🏜🍄All jokes aside, for a low-budget indie thriller-horror film, it’s actually quite decent, first and foremost, it’s pretty creative, it's not particularly new of course,…

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    ☔️Voorhees Cloud🍂
    ☔️Voorhees Cloud🍂
    Mar 29, 2024

    they were supposed to be teenagers? bye

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    clem
    clem

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Metacritic

48
metacritic
Based on 5 Critics
6.3

USER SCORE (9)

Generally favorable reviews based on 9 Reviews
50
Jun 15, 2019

There’s a great story buried somewhere deep within the desert that is Head Count – about a brotherly bond, about jealousies that assume anthropomorphic shapes, about a demon that literally reflects our insecurities. Ellen Callahan hints at those stories but ends up telling the most basic version.

Metacritic review by Alex Saveliev
Alex Saveliev
Film Threat
60
Jun 15, 2019

Favoring psychological chills over blood-soaked mayhem, Callahan’s impressively crafted debut nods to recent horror classics while displaying an eminently distinctive vision of its own.

Metacritic review by Justin Lowe
Justin Lowe
The Hollywood Reporter
60
Jun 12, 2019

This is all a lot more interesting than some guy in a mask running around with a kitchen knife. Though not at all comedic like the “Happy Death Day” films, Head Count similarly plays with narrative perception in clever ways. It’s an admirably disciplined film with committed performances by actors playing characters more complicated than the usual horror casualty list.

Metacritic review by Dennis Harvey
Dennis Harvey
Variety

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Head Count (2019)?
The movie is 1hr 30min long.
What's Head Count (2019) about?
Newcomer Evan joins a group of teens on a getaway in Joshua Tree. While exchanging ghost stories around the campfire, Evan reads aloud a mysterious chant from an internet site. From that moment, someone--or something--is among them. As unsettling, inexplicable events become more frequent, Evan realizes this summoned shape-shifting creature is targeting them to fulfill a deadly ritual.
Who's the cast of Head Count (2019)?
  • Isaac Jay as Evan
  • Jay Lee as Evan's Friend #1
  • Ashleigh Morghan as Zoe
  • Bevin Bru as Camille
  • A.J. Helfet as Evan's Friend #2
  • Billy Meade as Max
  • Hunter Peterson as Nico
  • Catherine Tapling as Evan's Friend #4
  • Chelcie May as Vanessa
  • Tory Freeth as Tori
Who's the director behind Head Count (2019)?
Elle Callahan directed Head Count (2019).
Who produced Head Count (2019)?
Lauri Apelian, Elle Callahan and Eric B. Fleischman produced Head Count (2019).