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31 Days of Horror - Day 14: Pumpkinhead (1988)
My Rating: 5 out of 5
Director: Stan Winston
Writer: Mark Patrick Carducci & Gary Gerani (screenplay), Ed Justin (poem)
Composer: Richard Stone
Starring: Lance Henriksen, Cynthia Bain, Jeff East, John D'Aquino, Brian Bremer, Kimberly Ross, Joel Hoffman, Kerry Remsen and Florence Schauffler
Some city kids take a trip to the country and one of them ends up killing a local boy in a biking accident. That boy’s father decides to make a deal with a witch to get vengeance on the city kids by unleashing a powerful demon. Shortly after, the man realizes he went too far and has to try and help save the kids. This is such a great horror movie with quality sets, good acting, and a creepy demon. The demon, Pumpkinhead, is very well-done for an ‘80s movie and feels like just another character. The sets are outstanding, especially the witches’ cabin, cemetery, and old church. They really give you a rustic and eerie tone that suits the movie’s overall tone. Lance Henriksen gives a great performance as a man struggling with the sudden loss of his son and the choices he makes. I think that is one of the main reasons I like the movie so much because it’s not just some monster killing pretty people, it’s also about this man struggling with his own inner demons. There also some memorable lines in the movie, especially from the witch, Haggis, who is very creepy. The score also fits into the movie very well and is perfect for the setting and type of movie that it is. Another important thing about the movie is that it never drags on or gets too full of itself, but it is very creative and has a surprising ending. It is definitely a must-see for any horror fan.
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