Pumpkinhead (1988)

“I wouldn't say that Pumpkinhead is an outstanding film, but it has always been a film that I've enjoyed immensely in a way that none of its sequels matched. It is not perfect, with a plodding last third(though the very end is great) and some under-characterised exposition. However, there is so much to like about Pumpkinhead. The best two assets were the atmosphere and Pumpkinhead himself. The atmosphere has that sense of eeriness and the scares and killings(not relying on cheap gore like the sequels did thankfully) are genuinely creepy. Pumpkinhead is wonderfully played by Lance Henrikssen, the monster does look good and moves methodically while having that sense of dread. For my tastes, he was too ruthless in the sequels which diluted that sense for me. The sets look beautiful, and the mu” read more

Film Franchise Takes (160 movies items)

" Based on a concept by: Ed Justin Years in activity: 1988 - present Number of films: 4 Best in series: The original Pumpkinhead film. Worst in series: The direct to video sequel. But at least, it had Roger Clinton in it? My take on the series: If anything, it has potential given it’s concept and character. I haven’t seen the direct to video sequels, yet."

October 2017 Horrorfest (45 movies items)

"First viewing - Oct. 22nd I wrapped up my weekend with Pumpkinhead, which was mainly worth seeing for the creature effects. Given that Stan Winston directed it, that probably shouldn't surprise anyone. The story was fine and I appreciated that it wasn't obvious about who might live. It's nothing I'd go out of my way to watch again though. Currently streaming on Amazon Prime"

Favorite Horror Films: 1988 (39 movies items)

" Directed by: Stan Winston Produced by: Bill Blake Written by: Stan Winston, Richard C. Weinman, Gary Gerani, and Mark Patrick Carducci Based on the poem by: Ed Justin Cinematography: Bojan Bazelli Edited by: Marcus Manton Music by: Richard Stone Distributed by: MGM/UA"

Watched in August 2017 (25 movies items)

"No Idea On Viewing "

Collection: From Novel to Film (780 movies items)

" TITLE OF WRITTEN WORK: Pumpkinhead PUBLISHED FORMAT: poem AUTHOR/CREATOR: Ed Justin ORIGINAL PUBLICATION YEAR: Unknown HAVE I READ: Yes NOTES: Everything I read points to this film coming from this poem, but I can't find the original publication date of the poem. "

Lessons To Be Learned From Horror Films (526 movies items)

"Revenge comes at a cost. An eye for a eye, and a tooth for a tooth, may turn someone into a Pumpkinhead."

Movies Viewed in 2017 (156 movies items)

" First Viewing Viewing Date: March 18th Via: Blu-ray Plot: After a tragic accident, a man conjures up a towering, vengeful demon called Pumpkinhead to destroy a group of unsuspecting teenagers."

Movies Watched in 2016 (274 movies items)

"October 21st Directed by: Stan Winston"