Pumpkinhead (1988) movie poster

Pumpkinhead (1988)

"A grim fairy tale."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 86%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 49% (RT: 51%, MC: 47) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
FantasyHorror

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Director
Stan Winston
Runtime
1h 26m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.4/10 (534 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
51%
Metacritic
47
Cast
Lance Henriksen as Ed Harley
Jeff East as Chris
Cynthia Bain as Tracy
Kerry Remsen as Maggie
Joel Hoffman as Steve
Yes. 86% of real audiences liked it based on 534 votes. Critics scored it lower at 49%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
When a group of teenagers inadvertently kill his only son, Ed Harley seeks the powers of a backwoods witch to bring the child back to life. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • During production of Pumpkinhead, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Pumpkinhead is a 1988 fantasy, horror film directed by Stan Winston. When a group of teenagers inadvertently kill his only son, Ed Harley seeks the powers of a backwoods witch to bring the child back to life. The film has been rated by 534 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a fantasy film, Pumpkinhead delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Pumpkinhead (1988) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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