Release Date | 1 June 1988 |
Budget | $4,000,000 USD |
US Box Office | $4,000,000 USD |
Tagline | Cruel, devious, pure as venom. All hell's broken loose. |
Genre | Horror Fantasy |
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 franchise, 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.