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Post by phantomdroid on May 23, 2006 19:09:50 GMT 10
A brilliantly atmospheric creature feature released in 1988 and the directorial debut of special effects maestro Stan Winston. It tells the story of a backwoods farmer/ shopkeeper named Ed Harley (Lance Henriksen) who's young son is accidentally killed by a careless trail bike rider. Grief stricken and enraged, Harley enlists the services of an old bayou-dwelling witch who uses her black magic to awaken a 'vengeance demon' called Pumpkinhead. What follows is a hellish nightmare as the gruesome creature stalks and eliminates the one responsible for the boy's death and those around him one by one...and, as Ed Harley will soon discover, when it's all over...a heavy price must be paid. Anyone seen this? It's really good!
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Post by Owen Watkin on May 23, 2006 21:09:41 GMT 10
Now this one I know for sure that I have seen & yes it good, was there not a part 2?
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Post by phantomdroid on May 23, 2006 23:01:35 GMT 10
There was indeed, Owen. It was called 'Pumpkinhead 2: Bloodwings (U.S. title) and it wasn't very good at all. However...I've just recently learned that this particular franchise is being revived. 'Pumpkinhead 3: Ashes to Ashes' and 'Pumpkinhead 4: Love Hurts' are being filmed back to back and will be released on DVD very soon.
To say I'm the happiest horror movie fan in the world would be an understatement. ;D
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Post by Owen Watkin on May 24, 2006 0:27:32 GMT 10
Thanks phantomdroid, I will keep my eyes open for both of them.
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Post by phantomdroid on Jul 8, 2006 23:38:36 GMT 10
Pumpkinhead was inspired by the following poem:
Keep away from Pumpkinhead Unless you're tired of living His enemies are mostly dead He's mean and unforgiving Bolted doors and windows barred Guard dogs prowling in the yard Won't protect you in your bed Nothing will, from Pumpkinhead. - Ed Justin.
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Post by Owen Watkin on Jul 19, 2006 19:27:25 GMT 10
Very good, thanks for posting it, Phantomdroid.
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Post by phantomdroid on Sept 18, 2006 1:56:18 GMT 10
UPDATE: The title of the fourth installment has been changed from 'Pumpkinhead: Love Hurts' to 'Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud'
The third installment 'Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes' will air on October 28th, 2006 on the Sci-Fi Channel.
PD.
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Post by phantomdroid on Sept 19, 2007 13:44:00 GMT 10
UPDATE: Stan Winston's demon of vengeance will get his proper due on DVD sometime next year. ShockTillYouDrop.com caught up to DVD producing dynamo Michael Felsher ('Texas Chainsaw Massacre II') who tells us his recent work on MGM's 'The Burning' helped pave the way for a future MGM project: A special edition of the sublime 1988 creature feature 'Pumpkinhead'. Previous releases have been seriously lacking in the bonus features department; and let's not even start on the underwhelming film presentation. Felsher hopes to remedy that with interviews and much more. He adds that Lionsgate's recent success of 'The Monster Squad' DVD (which he spearheaded) has prompted the studio to go digging through their vaults for other rare library titles. 'Trick or Treat' and 'The Gate' anyone?
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