Pumpkinhead

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Blu B It's not bad actually. The cinematography is good and the strongest thing about it. The lighting in this even in the dark scenes is really good. The sets are memorable and the practical effects are really good. Hats off to the creature design as well. It's really cool and is like a hybrid of the Xenomorph from Alien and a demon mixed together. It's really memorable and so cool they did it the old fashioned way. It's aged remarkably well. Everything else besides the acting is half decent about it. The biggest issue is while the story is pretty simple it lacks a focused narrative. Half the time it's Hendrickson's character in like a Pet Semetary style setup almost. Than it becomes about the stock teenagers who all blend in terribly. The characters in this are just alright honestly and easily the weakest thing. The kills are very over the top and don't really set each other apart. They all just kind of blend in. There also is plenty of over the top moments in this as well like Hendrickson's shooting himself in the head but still being alive, the acting in general is very campy, and the old witch character is so over the top too. It mixes horror, a creature feature, and dark fantasy together pretty well honestly and has good direction. But it just needed more memorable characters besides the monster, a more focused narrative, and maybe more substance or style with it's kills. If your a fan of 80's horror flicks though or any actors in this than maybe give this a watch. It's pretty quick as well and doesn't overstay it's welcome or drag at all. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/21/25 Full Review Nick O Lance Henriksen really stills the show in this backwoods hillbilly revenge demon, not-so-urban legend tale. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/03/25 Full Review Farah R It’s impossible to predict that a film titled Pumpkinhead will have some of the best cinematography and atmosphere and special effects and creature design. For a B-movie, it goes the extra mile making sure every detail is taken into account and it shows in the final product. Pumpkinhead is one of the most well-made horror movies of the 80s. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 05/08/25 Full Review Luke P Pumpkinhead is a film that has a great atmosphere and incredible effects. It is a film that holds up astonishingly well after all these years. The acting is very good especially the lead. Very glad Lance had a main lead role for once. You could really tell he and the others have it their all. I also have to commend the attention to detail. Set pieces, the witches cabin, the rural homes all looked very real. Lastly of course the creature itself is an original and intimidating design with a lot of character! Great work from Stan Winston's crew and convincing movements in the suit from Tom Woodruff Jr! What's left to say other then yes...you must see this movie. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Kalin D The teenagers really dragged this film down. Otherwise it's not bad at all but I was very aware they were hal-heartedly acting in a movie. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/25 Full Review Jens B 🎃 Why is this considered a cult classic? 🥱 A simple revenge story, extremely two-dimensional characters, a monster that looks like a cheap knock-off of the Alien Queen, a very strange score, and poor direction—these are usually ingredients I can enjoy. But here, as I watch, there's no excitement, no amusement, not even real interest because everything just feels so dull. Eventually, an hour has passed, and suddenly all the teens are dead, and the final showdown is about to start. 🤔 In capable hands, this could have actually turned into something worthwhile. There are numerous shots and tension-building sequences that could have gained a lot of momentum with better direction. The set design and creature design are actually pretty great. Unfortunately, it lacks the metaphorical "red thread" to hold everything together and carry it to the finish line. Luckily, Winston stuck to effects and makeup and spared us any further attempts at directing. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/08/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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