Laugh at him and you’re undone, The first in the Pumpkinhead franchise, it was followed by a direct-to-video sequel, two TV film sequels, and a comic book series. Of the six friends that set out for a weekend getaway at a cabin in the woods, only the driver at the wheel in Billy’s death, Joel (. Giving chase to his dog, Billy runs right out in their path, spurning a devastating fatal accident that leaves the city friends shaken to their core and Ed on a wrathful quest for vengeance. As the monster sets off to claim the lives of those that wronged Ed, he’s haunted – in the guise of an undead Billy- by the reality of the power he’s just unleashed. Looking for something to watch? Ed arrives and shoots Pumpkinhead, but when Joel checks to see if the creature is still alive, it grabs a fallen rifle and impales him with it.
His friends all show various stages of shock, guilt, and devastation over what happened.
The model kit was sculpted by American artist Randy Bowen.
Pumpkinhead captures Bunt. [18] Nick Schager of The A.V. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Ed brings the misshapen body back to Haggis, who uses his and Billy’s blood in a ritual to summon forth the vengeance demon, Pumpkinhead. [30] The game was poorly received. It featured the demon on a display base depicting a portion of a burned out church. While he’s away, a group of campers that had stopped by the store take their dirt bikes out for a spin nearby. That’s something Ed realizes just a hair too late. ... its critter filled interior befitting of a witch, contrast perfectly with the foggy, cool hues of the graveyard. Sam in Trick’ r Treat may have popularized the holiday’s etiquette to keep restless spirits at bay, but Samhain and Halloween’s ancient customs date back centuries before the cute pop culture icon came along. With Lance Henriksen, Jeff East, John D'Aquino, Kimberly Ross.
Keep your little bookworms engaged outside of the classroom with our selection of the very best literary adaptations. Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? It’s not hard to see why; despite any overt ties to the holiday, Halloween’s essence is woven into the very fabric of this ’80s gem. But in some dreadful fashion, The original creature was designed by Stan Winston, who also designed the "Alien Queen" in Aliens. An anthology which tells five terrifying tales inspired by the E.C. Its consensus reads: "With effects work and solid direction from Stan Winston -- and Lance Henriksen adding welcome gravitas -- Pumpkinhead is a creature feature that stands a cut above". It’s when you think that he’s forgot, A Southern Gothic tale of revenge set over what appears to be warm summer months, Pumpkinhead has become requisite Halloween viewing anyway. Bunt relates the legend of the monster Pumpkinhead, explaining that the monster avenges one who was wronged. Directed by Stan Winston. Tracey, Bunt, and Chris then watch as Pumpkinhead bursts into flames. conception. I'm sure the dream of every special effects artist who grew up idolizing Jack Pierce, Willis O'Brien, or Ray Harryhausen would be to create a memorable monster of their own.
Sam in, may have popularized the holiday’s etiquette to keep restless spirits at bay, but Samhain and Halloween’s ancient customs date back centuries before the cute pop culture icon came along. ‘Orphan: First Kill’: Isabelle Fuhrman Will Return as Esther in ‘Orphan’ Prequel Film! One of the girls, Maggie, hears a voice whispering her name. [13] TV Guide rated it 2/5 stars and wrote that the film's second half becomes tedious because of its overdone slasher formula. Not abiding in those rules can be devilishly catastrophic. In total, it grossed $4,385,516 total at the domestic box office. [2], The film was released on VHS in the US by MGM/UA Home Entertainment in May 1989[6] and again in April 1995. That morality plays into horror frequently, and, examines the toll of vengeance.
(1988). The best scenes go to the witch Haggis, played by Florence Schauffler under a ton of makeup. Why Non-Halloween Movie ‘Pumpkinhead’ is the Perfect Halloween Movie. At their cabin, the campers fight about whether or not to call the police. Pumpkinhead momentarily collapses to the ground, then grabs Bunt again. Back at the cabin, Joel begins to experience remorse for his actions and determines to turn himself in to the police. The story, which sees a man conjure up a vengeance demon after his son’s tragic death, drew inspiration from Ed Justin’s poem, “Pumpkinhead.” Its catchy rhythm and spooky imagery evoke classic mood-setting holiday poems, perfect for sharing around flickering flames in the dark: After opening with a scene in 1957 that teases the demon on the hunt for its prey, the film cuts to the present day and spends time establishing the affecting relationship between hard-working single father Ed Harley (, While the campers turn on each other in the aftermath, some desperate to seek the authorities and make amends, and another desperate to cover it all up to hide his insobriety, Ed hires a local to take him to Haggis (. Clive Barker Joins HBO’s “Hellraiser” Series as Executive Producer! ‘Halloween: Bad Blood’: Josh Stolberg Details the Sequel That Would’ve Brought Back Jamie Lloyd [Phantom Limbs]. The kit included a glossy, full-color booklet that concluded the cancelled comic. [27] As of 2020 there has been no update on the reboot's development. Lance Henriksen is terrific, as is John Carpenter favorite George Buck Flower. In the immediate throes of grief, he dabbles in evil arts that he doesn’t understand and bargains his soul away. A plot that he has brewing. And, of course, praise should go to Winston and his special effects crew for creating a unique creature like Pumpkinhead to begin with. Watching through a window, Ed witnesses the man caught and killed by a monster. A young group of monster fanatics attempt to save their hometown from Count Dracula and his monsters. Ten teenagers party at an abandoned funeral parlor on Halloween night. (as Peggy Walton Walker), Eddie Harley It was directed by Jeff Burr. has become requisite Halloween viewing anyway. devint-16816. Some teenagers start to fight against them. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show.
The graveyard isn’t littered with headstones, but pumpkins and overgrown vines and roots. Sculpted by Japanese artist Takayuki Takeya (竹谷 隆之), the second kit was based on the Pumpkinhead sequel story written by Carducci and Gerani and published in the Dark Horse Comics series. [Review] ‘Freaky’ Is a Fun Slasher Comedy Love Letter to Teen Cinema! [3] The De Laurentiis Entertainment Group sent Stan Winston the script only expecting him to do the creature effects, but Winston instead saw in the project an opportunity to make a directorial debut.
Feasts for a good harvest, rituals of carving faces in gourds to ward off evil, and old customs of going door to door for treats in exchange for prayers over dead loved ones are among some of the rules that shaped the holiday. Panic ensues, as shady government scientists try to contain the horrific creature. [26] Block told Entertainment Weekly that Nate Atkins will write the script for the reboot and that filming would begin in 2017. An eerie earworm poem, unique mythos, a fantastic creature design birthed from a pumpkin, and spooky mood lighting offer up the perfect ingredients to whip up a seasonal spell, even without a single explicit mention of Halloween. It’s a fable set against a Southern Gothic backdrop, full of witches, ghosts, and pumpkin patches. Of the six friends that set out for a weekend getaway at a cabin in the woods, only the driver at the wheel in Billy’s death, Joel (John D’Aquino), feels a worthy target for such monstrous revenge. A group of teenage campers stop by Harley's, and, while riding their dirt bikes, they mortally injure Billy. Driven by grief, Ed goes to a witch for help raising a demonic creature known as Pumpkinhead to wreak vengeance upon his son's killers. [31], In 1991, GEOmetric Design, Inc. produced and marketed the first licensed Pumpkinhead model kit. [citation needed], In 2005, Sideshow Collectibles released a Pumpkinhead maquette. Guard dogs prowling in the yard, Unless you’re tired of living, She shoots him until both he and Pumpkinhead fall to the ground dead. Time will not erase or blot, AMC FearFest Celebrating Halloween Weekend With a Three-Day ‘Halloween’ Franchise Marathon, The Top 10 “Treehouse of Horror” Segments Based on Movies, 10 Classic Urban Legends as Seen in “Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction”, [Review] “Treehouse of Horror XXXI” Brings Killer Toys, Interdimensional Travelers, and Deadly Time Loops to “The Simpsons”, [Review] ‘My Dead Ones’ Explores a Fractured Mind Through Experimental Voyeurism, [Review] Netflix’s ‘His House’ Brings the Perfect Chills for the Halloween Season. That morality plays into horror frequently, and Pumpkinhead is no exception. [12] Empire rated it 2/5 stars and called it a Friday the 13th clone with "little atmosphere and no surprises". She can’t resurrect Billy, but she can help Ed get retribution.
Alien brain parasites, entering humans through the mouth, turn their host into a killing zombie. The witch says that Pumpkinhead cannot be stopped, and Ed will die if he interferes with the killing spree. Pumpkinhead is a 1988 American horror film. They were broadcast on Syfy in October 2006 and on February 10, 2007, respectively. A sequel, Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings, was released directly to video in 1994. After a group of bikers accidentally murder a young boy named Billy Harley his father Ed harley is devastated and the only thing he wants is revenge and goes to an old woman who is said to be a witch and conjures a demonic creature known as pumpkin head and with Revenge on his Mind unleashes him upon the bikers. Written by Two additional sequels, Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes and Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud, were filmed in 2006 as made for television movies.
[Review] ‘The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope’ Isn’t as Bewitching as It Could Be, From ‘The Strangers’ to ‘The Dark and the Wicked’, the Bleak History of Bryan Bertino’s Films.