Review of Pumpkinhead (1988) by Dh H — 18 Aug 2007

The one that started it all and by far the best one.

This review of Pumpkinhead (1988) was written by Dh H on 18 Aug 2007.

Pumpkinhead has generally received positive reviews.

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