Bagul, also known as Buhguul, is the main antagonist of the 2012 British-American horror film Sinister and its sequel.
When true-crime novelist Ellison Oswalt uncovers and watches a series of morbid Super 8 film strips, he unwittingly releases an ancient Babylonian deity that feeds on children.
Appearance
Bagul takes the form of a human-like figure with mottled gray skin and stringy, shoulder-length black hair. He has two large milky eyes set deep in his dark sockets, and his mouth appears to be covered with a translucent black membrane. He generally wears a black suit jacket and a salmon-colored collared shirt.
Powers and Abilities
Bagul possesses the following powers and abilities:
- Teleportation
- Telekinesis
- Shape-shifting
- Influence of children
- Psychological manipulation
Fate
Bagul succeeds in kidnapping young Ashley, taking her into the film strip with him.
Trivia
- Bagul is portrayed by Nicholas King.