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Pumpkinhead (1988)

★ 6.2R86 minDirector: Stan Winston

1988 film by Stan Winston

Pumpkinhead is a 1988 American supernatural horror film. It was the directorial debut of special effects artist Stan Winston. The film has built up a cult following since its release. The first in the Pumpkinhead film series, it was followed by a direct-to-video sequel, two TV film sequels, and a comic book series. The film was originally called Vengeance: The Demon and it was inspired by a poem written by poet Ed Justin. The film inspired a video game called Bloodwings: Pumpkinhead's Revenge.

Production on a reboot from Paramount Players was announced in 2021.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Pumpkinhead about?
Pumpkinhead (1988) — After a group of teens accidentally kill a young boy named Billy Harley, his father Ed is devastated and the only thing he wants is revenge. He goes to an old woman who is said to be a witch and conjures a demonic creature known as Pumpkinhead, and unleashes him on the teens.
Is Pumpkinhead based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Pumpkinhead scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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