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A starkly original visual treat, this Halloween-themed exercise in terror is uncommonly well made, seeking to add yet another creature to horror film lore. A group of teenagers camping in a remote mountain resort accidentally kill a boy and cover it up, and his aggrieved father (Lance Henriksen) vows revenge. Enlisting the help of a local witch, he conjures up a mythic demonic monster to kill those responsible for his son's death. The plot and dialogue are not very original, but the creepy mood and some fine work by director Stan Winston (the special effects whiz behind Jurassic Park) make Pumpkinhead an eerie gothic horror tale and great viewing for Halloween nights. --Robert Lane
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By akulafan
Format:DVD
Stan Winston's directorial debut is a masterpiece of 80s horror. The effects are amazing and the story is great - no reliance on gratuitous gore, nudity, or violence. The story has a moral and uses suspense, great storytelling, and a dark and creepy atmosphere to draw in and entertain the viewer. Lance Henriksen is fabulous as always and the special features on the disc serve to enlighten on the meticulous process and attention to detail employed in creating the monster and the movie. Slasher fans or fans of excessive blood and guts may find this movie boring and/or disappointing, but viewers interested in a tale with substance should check it out. I have shared it with several horror and non-horror fans over the years and most agree it is much more than your typical scary movie. It's a must-see!
By falcon
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
this film is more of a supernatural film than horror film.it isn't
really scary,though it is creepy.it maintains a great dark atmosphere
throughout.i thought the makeup effects were pretty elaborate for the
creature,but that's just my opinion.the creature itself seemed pretty
realistic,including its movements.as for the characters,they weren't
really very likable,so it's hard to feel anything for their plight.the
acting is merely adequate,with no real standouts,but Lance Henrickson
was pretty good in his role.he was certainly the best in the movie.the
movie itself tends to be slow art times.overall,id give Pumpkinhead a
2.5/5
really scary,though it is creepy.it maintains a great dark atmosphere
throughout.i thought the makeup effects were pretty elaborate for the
creature,but that's just my opinion.the creature itself seemed pretty
realistic,including its movements.as for the characters,they weren't
really very likable,so it's hard to feel anything for their plight.the
acting is merely adequate,with no real standouts,but Lance Henrickson
was pretty good in his role.he was certainly the best in the movie.the
movie itself tends to be slow art times.overall,id give Pumpkinhead a
2.5/5
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Oh dear. Buy the R2 release instead, it's in proper widescreen.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Much better than I expected.
I am a huge horror fan, but have found myself disappointed with many of the more recent horror films, particularly the garbage churned out by Artisan Entertainment. Read more
Published on Jun 1 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Surprisingly decent horror film
At first glance, you think this would be mediocre, right? For starters, there's the old "Oh we commited a crime we can't tell the police!" sort of plot. Read more
Published on Dec 16 2003 by TrezKu13
5.0 out of 5 stars
This will Give you the creeps!!!
This is the perfect monster movie for any horror fan to watch!!! You will be scared from start to finish!!!
Great movie, great cast!!! Read more
Published on Oct 14 2003 by Brett Boles
5.0 out of 5 stars
BEST HORROR FILM YOU PROBABLY NEVER SAW.
This was a fantastic movie, Lance Henrickson gives a standout performance as the vengeance driven, grief stricken father of a murdered little boy. Read more
Published on Sep 7 2003 by gerhalt
3.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it.
This is the kind of frieghtfest movie I'd been waiting to see for a long while. Didn't think it was going to be any good, because of the name, but I was so wrong! This was amazing! Read more
Published on July 18 2003 by Tom Servo
4.0 out of 5 stars
HIGHLY ORIGINAL,SCAREY,INTERESTING!
I brought 'Pumpkinhead' because I hadn't seen it for years, since I was little, I couldn't hire it anywhere, So I decided if I wanted to see it again I had to buy it- which I did. Read more
Published on May 22 2003 by Vanessa Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!!
This was a very well made horror movie, and it is scary. The title makes it sound like it'll be a turkey, but it is a 1st class horror film that'll send chills through you spine. Read more
Published on Dec 23 2002 by Tom Servo
5.0 out of 5 stars
PUMPKINHEAD!
This is very scary movie! I like it. It was good. Rent or Buy it!
Published on Nov 22 2002
4.0 out of 5 stars
Creepy, gothic, ..good
Pumpkinhead is a beast brought to life when the justice of men is not enough. Lance Henriksen (star of Aliens, Near Dark, and TV's Millenium among MANY others) stars as Ed Harley,... Read more
Published on Nov 17 2002 by Tony R. Tucker
4.0 out of 5 stars
Lean, mean scarifying machine
Here's Lance Henriksen in one of his absolute best roles. He's perfectly cast as the father of a young boy accidentally killed by four teenagers with their careless attitudes and... Read more
Published on Oct 29 2002 by LGwriter
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