Pumpkinhead (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Pumpkinhead is a 1988 fantasy horror film directed by Stan Winston, starring Lance Henriksen, Joel Hoffman and Cynthia Bain. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $4.4 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1988. Critics gave it 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 26m (86 min)
- Director
- Stan Winston
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Pumpkinhead About?
The premise of Pumpkinhead without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Consumed by grief following his son’s death, Ed Harley seeks vengeance against the reckless teenagers he blames. He summons Pumpkinhead, a horrifying creature of retribution, to exact a bloody justice. As Pumpkinhead carries out Ed’s wishes, a disturbing connection forms between them. Ed soon realizes the devastating consequences of his actions and must find a way to stop the creature before it consumes him and everyone he cares about.
Pumpkinhead Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- vengeance
- demon
- monster
- first part
- evil woman
- character name as title
- pumpkinhead character
- shack
- hut
- general store
- blonde girl
- noise pollution
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- white trash
- hick
- hillbilly
- father
- son
- dead son
- overalls
- child
- inbred
- jump scare
- grindhouse film
- supernatural creature
- hillbilly horror
- supernatural power
- supernatural serial murder
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- splatter horror
- teen horror
- boy
- rural
- hit by a bike
- hit by a motorcycle
- killed in a motorcycle accident
- run over by motorcycle
- death by motorcycle accident
- holler
- dug up grave
- digging up a grave
- man faints
- grave
- bicycle accident
- storekeeper
- cabin
- witch
- death
- motorcycle
- revenge
- backwoods
Pumpkinhead Cast
Lance Henriksen leads the cast, with Joel Hoffman and Cynthia Bain. Directed by Stan Winston; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stan Winston
Also Starring in Pumpkinhead
· 6 moreMore from Stan Winston
One more film directed by Stan Winston: A Gnome Named Gnorm.
Pumpkinhead Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Pumpkinhead 47 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Metacritic 47 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 63% User score
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Pumpkinhead Plot Summary
What happens in Pumpkinhead from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The tale begins with the vengeful demon Pumpkinhead relentlessly pursuing a fleeing victim, who desperately seeks refuge in a nearby home. Unfortunately for him, the owners refuse to offer sanctuary, unknowingly dooming themselves. From the window of their home, their young son witnesses the horrifying events unfold as Pumpkinhead completes its grim task.
Full summary
The whole story of Pumpkinhead, scene by scene
Pumpkinhead Box Office
Pumpkinhead grossed $4.4 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$4.4M
- US & Canada
- $4.4M
Pumpkinhead Awards & Nominations
Pumpkinhead earned 2 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Saturn Awards 1988.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Saturn Awards 1988 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor
- Nominated Best Director
Pumpkinhead Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Pumpkinhead.
How Well Do You Know Pumpkinhead?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
Who is the main character seeking vengeance in Pumpkinhead?
Cars in Pumpkinhead
9 cars on screen, including the 1963 Ford F-100 and the 1986 Chevrolet Corvette C4.
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1963 Ford F-100 Main role -
1986 Chevrolet Corvette C4 Important role -
1985 GMC Jimmy Important role -
1985 Kawasaki KX 250 Important role
Pumpkinhead Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Held der Gnome” and “Pacto de Sangre”.
- Also known as
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- Held der Gnome
- Pacto de Sangre
- Vengeance: The Demon
- Pacto del demonio
- Pumpkinhead : Le Démon d'Halloween
- Sangue Demoníaco
- A Vingança do Diabo
- Pumpkinhead - A bosszú démona
- Pumpkinhead - Das Halloween Monster
- Dyniogłowy
- Démon pomsty
- Le Démon d'Halloween
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- 南瓜惡靈
- Тыквоголовый
- 펌프킨헤드
- Тиквената глава
- Pumpkinhead: A Vingança do Diabo
- Koston paholainen
- Δαιμονισμένος Εκδικητής
- Pumpkinhead - demonens hevn
- Cabeça de Abóbora
- Bundevoglavi
- Sapık Dönüyor
- 南瓜恶灵
- Гарбузоголовий
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Movies Like Pumpkinhead
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud, Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings and Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes.
Pumpkinhead FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Pumpkinhead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Pumpkinhead?
Pumpkinhead runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Pumpkinhead released?
Pumpkinhead was released on October 14, 1988.
Who directed Pumpkinhead?
Pumpkinhead was directed by Stan Winston.
More films by Stan Winston Who is in the cast of Pumpkinhead?
Pumpkinhead stars Lance Henriksen, Joel Hoffman and Cynthia Bain, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Pumpkinhead make at the box office?
Pumpkinhead grossed $4.4 million worldwide.
How is Pumpkinhead rated?
Pumpkinhead has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 47 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Was Pumpkinhead nominated for any awards?
Pumpkinhead received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Pumpkinhead have a post-credit scene?
No. Pumpkinhead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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