Review of Pumpkinhead (1988) by Holden C — 27 Oct 2012

This movie would have got a 1/2 if it wasn't for the cute beginning. The rest of it was ridiculously stupid.

This review of Pumpkinhead (1988) was written by Holden C on 27 Oct 2012.

Pumpkinhead has generally received positive reviews.

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