Review of Pumpkinhead (1988) by Bastet 0 — 18 Mar 2008

This was the worst "horror" movie I ever tried to watch (i guess, next to Leprechaun). It wasn't even laughable funny.

This review of Pumpkinhead (1988) was written by Bastet 0 on 18 Mar 2008.

Pumpkinhead has generally received positive reviews.

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