R. L. Stine's Pumpkinhead

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R. L. Stine's Pumpkinhead

2025

1h 31m

Horror

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

When his brother disappears and everyone forgets he existed, Sam must unravel the mystery before Finn is gone forever.

Fernanda Camargo

Common Sense Media

This movie is in an unusual middle ground: too mild for horror fans and too scary for those just starting with the genre.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 28, 2025

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

The child actors far outperform their adult counterparts, who either can’t act, or are poorly directed, ultimately keeping you from being fully invested in an otherwise fun spooky film.

Rated: 59/100

Oct 24, 2025

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Phil Walsh

Geek Vibes Nation

we can admire the simplicity of the story and the warm sense of nostalgia it brings. Further, its purpose as a cozy little scary movie serves as an excellent door opener to future horror fans, and that is something worth celebrating.

Rated: 6.5/10

Oct 19, 2025

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Shawn Van Horn

Collider

Pumpkinhead doesn't always work, but it makes a valiant attempt to lightly scare its younger audience, and it isn't afraid to go for a shocking finale where not everything is wrapped up tight with a perfect happy ending.

Rated: 6/10

Oct 17, 2025

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Joe Lipsett

Bloody Disgusting

A solid gateway film for pre-teens. For those who love The Haunted Hour and Goosebumps, this is perfect seasonal fare

Rated: 3/5

Oct 17, 2025

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Karina Adelgaard

Heaven of Horror

R.L. STINE'S PUMPKINHEAD is a new Tubi horror movie made for a younger audience. It could be a solid choice for Halloween for the entire family. However, this also means any hardcore horror fan shouldn't expect anything too wild or intense.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 17, 2025

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Ed R

I love the dark twist despite the corny movie etiquette.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/25/25

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Horror fan 4

This is a great starter horror movie for young kids. The adult acting wasnt great. I appreciate the attempt at a new adaptation though. Tim Treakle

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/21/25

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Jadyn R

It was okay overall, but definitely not my favorite. The story had some good moments, but the ending really let me down. I felt genuinely sad for Sam seeing Finn and his mom forget him was just heartbreaking. I wanted a better closure for his character.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/03/25

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ARNEZ C.

I felt like it was decent seeing that scarecrow was so well designed the story was kinda basic but I felt it did a decent of keeping interest I do want to see a second one because the ending was like what the heck.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/02/25

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Logan I.

The movie was very budgeted, extremely sloppy acting and don’t even get me started on on it being called a scary movie. The school bathroom is scarier than this movie.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

11/01/25

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Marshall M.

nostalgic and fun. i enjoyed this for what it was

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/28/25

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Synopsis

When his brother disappears and everyone forgets he existed, Sam must unravel the mystery before Finn is gone forever.

Director: Jem Garrard
Producer: Charles Cooper
Screenwriter: Jem Garrard
Distributor: Tubi
Production Co: Front Street Pictures
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 17, 2025
Runtime: 1h 31m