Pumpkinhead (film)

Pumpkinhead
Theatrical release poster
Directed byStan Winston
Screenplay by
  • Mark Patrick Carducci
  • Gary Gerani
Story by
  • Mark Patrick Carducci
  • Stan Winston
  • Richard C. Weinman
Based onPumpkinhead
by Ed Justin
Produced byBill Blake
Starring
CinematographyBojan Bazelli
Edited byMarcus Manton
Music byRichard Stone
Production
company
Distributed byUnited Artists
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
(MGM/UA Communications Co.)
Release dates
  • October 14, 1988 (1988-10-14) (Limited)
  • January 13, 1989 (1989-01-13)
Running time
86 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$3.5 million
Box office$4.4 million (US)

Pumpkinhead is a 1988 American supernatural horror film. It was the directorial debut of special effects artist Stan Winston. The film has built up a cult following since its release. The first in the Pumpkinhead film series, it was followed by a direct-to-video sequel, two TV film sequels, and a comic book series. The film was originally called Vengeance: The Demon and it was inspired by a poem written by poet Ed Justin. The film inspired a video game called Bloodwings: Pumpkinhead's Revenge.

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