Pumpkinhead (film)
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| Directed by | Stan Winston |
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| Based on | Pumpkinhead by Ed Justin |
| Produced by | Bill Blake |
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| Cinematography | Bojan Bazelli |
| Edited by | Marcus Manton |
| Music by | Richard Stone |
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| Distributed by | United Artists Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM/UA Communications Co.) |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| 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.
Production on a reboot from Paramount Players was announced in 2021.