Head Count
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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
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- 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
Mark WatlingtonSep 19, 2019This film was shot very well. I wish It was not shot at all, but it was shot very well.
bigbigthemovieJul 16, 2026This 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.
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…
Penny_SApr 6, 2021I appreciate a monster that tidies up after itself. Very considerate.
MrSneakyManOct 28, 2024Head 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,…
Rosie✨ - 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…
MovieCutCatApr 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,…
⛱️Voorhees Cloud☀️Nov 17, 2025I came across this completely randomly, expected little & was pleasantly surprised. It's nothing ground-breaking, & the climactic 20 minutes seem a mite rushed & dissipate some of the built up tension, but this is a pretty solid little urban legend type tale. It actually…
Nick Pemberton
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- gray likedHead Count
this movie was really good! it was a refreshing take on the genre and quite exciting. the scares were very good and intriguing. this film was able to make different experiences quite exhilarating and the whole movie honestly just made you hold your breath.
JujuBee is "meh" onHead CountI think it had some really great opportunities to be more unsettling and more scary. Ending wasn’t cliff hangery enough singe that’s how I figured they would end the movie.
brooke likedHead Countwatched a couple years ago but from what i remember it was pretty good and actually interesting, kind of like a psychological thriller type movie
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MovieWatcher likedHead CountBetter than I thought it was gonna be, not great but decent.
b likedHead Countit was okay kinda slow and definitely not scary at all
CelleVision is "meh" onHead CountI wouldn’t consider this to be a horror movie 🥱
- SirTodlington likedHead Count
fun premise, not the best actors
Katastrophe is "meh" onHead CountInteresting but ending sucked.
ET likedHead CountIt is a decent film 7.5/10
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Metacritic
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.
Alex Saveliev
Film Threat
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.
Justin Lowe
The Hollywood Reporter
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.
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).
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