Review of Pumpkin (2002) by Michaela B — 17 Jul 2013

Weird, dark, tongue in cheek, and oddly captivating.

This review of Pumpkin (2002) was written by Michaela B on 17 Jul 2013.

Pumpkin has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Johannes G (6) on 13 Jul 2011

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By Danica A (56) on 18 Dec 2011

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I am not sure what came fist, I am pretty sure its this movie. But this is like Cake Eatters just written opposite…

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By Cassandra S (78) on 12 Jul 2010

I think the filmmakers hearts were in the right place when they attempted to make this movie...but the writting was bad, the acting not much…

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