'Pumpkinhead' is a wonderful film. With special effects genius Stan Winston as the director it's atmosphere is thick and visceral. It took to the big screen in 1988 and was welcomed with less than glowing praise. Seeming a bit before it's time 'Pumpkinhead' has since become a favorite of many clearer thinking horror fans.
It's 1957 and little Ed Harley witnesses a horrible sight. One he won't soon forget and perhaps a mere glimpse into his sad future. Time passes and Ed (Lance Henriksen) grows into a simple man who loves his small son with all his heart. His peaceful life is soon undone by a group of less than compassionate outsiders with more money than brains or heart. Tragedy strikes and all hell is soon literally let loose. All moral dilemmas aside we can surely side with poor Ed Harley. Some folks deserve to die. Legends run wild through the darkness of the mountain top. Portents of mystical justice have deep roots and a monumental myth is about to be born from blood. Lance Henriksen is a superb and disturbingly underrated actor. His angst is palpable in this role and it makes the film a true supernatural gem. If you haven't ridden this wild ride before, do yourself a favor an climb aboard this classic tale of wrongs righted and souls sold.
Scream Factory is brilliant in giving due respect to all their horror film presentations and their 'Pumpkinhead' Blu-ray Collectors Edition is no exception. The 1080p transfer in 1.85:1 image is lovely as is the DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 soundtrack offered. The special features include the new "REMEMBERING THE MONSTER KID: A TRIBUTE TO STAN WINSTON" featuring new interviews with actors Lance Henriksen and Brian Bremer, special effects artists Alec Gillis, Tom Woodruff Jr. and Shannon Shea. Also included are new interviews with producer Richard Weinman and actors John D'Aquino and Matthew Hurley. PUMPKINHEAD UNEARTHED (now in HD) – a documentary on the making of PUMPKINHEAD featuring Evolution of a Demon, The Cursed and the Damned, The Torture Soul of Ed Harley, Constructing Vengeance, Razorback Holler. Audio Commentary by Co-screenwriter Gary Gerani and Creature & FX Creators Tom Woodruff, Jr. and Alec Gillis. Completing the package is a Featurette: Demonic Toys, as well as Behind-the-Scenes Footage, Still Gallery, and Theatrical Trailer. If you love the film you will love this wonderful DVD.
The unspoken code of life and death while rarely paid heed to is scarily real non the less. Call it karma or simple Gypsy curse but mess with the simple salt of the earth type folk and most times Satan comes a calling. Que Sara Sara my ass.
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