After a tragic accident, a man conjures up a towering, vengeful demon called Pumpkinhead to destroy a group of unsuspecting teenagers.After a tragic accident, a man conjures up a towering, vengeful demon called Pumpkinhead to destroy a group of unsuspecting teenagers.After a tragic accident, a man conjures up a towering, vengeful demon called Pumpkinhead to destroy a group of unsuspecting teenagers.
- Awards
- 3 nominations
John D'Aquino
- Joel
- (as John DiAquino)
George 'Buck' Flower
- Mr. Wallace
- (as Buck Flower)
Lee de Broux
- Tom Harley
- (as Lee DeBroux)
Peggy Walton-Walker
- Ellie Harley
- (as Peggy Walton Walker)
Chance Michael Corbitt
- Eddie Harley
- (as Chance Corbitt Jr.)
Dick Warlock
- Clayton Heller
- (as Richard Warlock)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaLance Henriksen had a set of dentures made to give him a more rural look. He also gathered all of his own props and wardrobe, including a WWII pump-action shotgun, his cap worn throughout the film and the silver dollars which he gives to Haggis.
- GoofsIn the scene where Pumpkinhead is entering the burned out church, he takes several steps where you can clearly see that he's wearing Nike shoes. (FULLSCREEN ONLY).
- Crazy creditsInspired by a poem by Ed Justin
- ConnectionsEdited into Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes (2006)
Featured review
Very well executed film
This film stands as one of the most underrated I have seen. It has a compelling story of a father's love and the powerful grip of vengeful desires. It is well acted, has amazing creature affects, and takes the road less traveled by most horror films. It takes no easy ways out. The plot prefers to turn slowly into a gnarled tale of battling with an inner demon. The lighting in the fog and the mere visual presence of the witch, Haggis, with her wispy hairs in the fire light, are genuinely creepy. I think Lance Henriksen gives one of his best performances in this film. Definitely give it a look if you haven't yet.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Vengeance: The Demon
- Filming locations
- Kelly Gulch - 1801 N. Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Topanga, California, USA(cabin in which the group holds up in while hiding out)
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Box office
- Budget
- $3,500,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $4,385,516
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $686,567
- Oct 16, 1988
- Gross worldwide
- $4,385,516
- Runtime1 hour 26 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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