'Pumpkinhead' trivia and fun facts

Inspiration of the story

The origin of the story was a poem written by Ed Justin.

The dog actor, Mushroom, who played Ed Harley's dog, Gypsy, also played Barney in 'Gremlins' (1984).

Stan Winston's two children can be glimpsed as members of the Wallace clan.

This film was the cinematographic debut of Mayim Bialik and Brian Bremer.

An early scene introducing the young adults from the city at a dinner was filmed, but cut from the final version of the movie.

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.