Pumpkinhead (film)

• Lance Henriksen: Ed Harley
• Jeff East: Chris
• John D' Aquino: Joe
• Lee de Broux: Tom Harley
• Peggy Walton- Walker: Ellie Harley

The Halloween Monster, also known by its original title Pumpkinhead is an American horror movie from the year 1988. The film was the directorial debut of Stan Winston.

Content

Several young people to go on holiday in the hinterland and want to spend their time having fun and relaxing, dies in an accident the son of Ed Harley and one of the guys involved. In revenge, Harley goes to a witch who awakens at his request, a monster called Pumpkinhead to life, making the hunt for the youngsters. However, Harley regret his decision soon and tries to stop the monster.

Criticism

" Horror film with fabulous features and a tangible morality, who plays in a nostalgically idealized rural idyll. In the depiction of atrocities restrained than most of the common horror films of the later 80s. "

Awards

The film was nominated in three categories for the Saturn Award, such as Lance Henriksen for Best Actor.

Continuations

The film was followed by three sequels so far. 1994 Pumpkinhead was II: Blood Wings published, the government took over Jeff Burr. Lance Henriksen did not return as a performer. 2006 Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes released straight to DVD, the main roles were filled by Doug Bradley and Lance Henriksen. Was staged, the film of the British Jake West. Appeared in 2007, the fourth part, entitled Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud, also with Lance Henriksen.