Plot
Set in 1957, the plot of 'Pumpkinhead' begins when a group of friends who are staying a weekend at the countryside run over a kid accidentally. The father of the victim decides to invoke Pumpkinhead, a legendary evil creature in order to take revenge of the death of his son by ordering him killing the boys one by one.
'Pumpkinhead' was directed by Stan Winston, who became one of the most famous make-up artists of the horror genre. The cast is formed by Lance Henriksen, Jeff East, John D'Aquino, Kimberly Ross, Joel Hoffman, Cynthia Bain, Kerry Remsen, Florence Schauffler, Brian Bremer, George 'Buck' Flowe, Matthew Hurley, Lee de Broux, Peggy Walton-Walker, Chance Michael Corbitt and Dick Warlock.
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Trivia
Animal voiceover
The dog actor, Mushroom, who played Ed Harley's dog, Gypsy, also played Barney in 'Gremlins' (1984).
Involved actor
Lance Henriksen had a set of dentures made to give him a more rural look. He also gathered all of his own props and wardrobe.
Children of the director
Stan Winston's two children can be glimpsed as members of the Wallace clan.
Recommended movies and tv shows Pumpkinhead
1994
9.3
2012
10
2008
10
2007
10
2005
9.5
1994
9.4
1963
9.2
1979
10
1946
9.5
1971
10