Review of Pumpkinhead (1988) by Christopher L — 28 Oct 2015

A creepy, unusual, different creature/horror film that works on a lot of levels. perfect for a good Halloween watch.

This review of Pumpkinhead (1988) was written by Christopher L on 28 Oct 2015.

Pumpkinhead has generally received positive reviews.

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