Pumpkinhead (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1988, Pumpkinhead is a fantasy and horror film directed by Stan Winston, running about 86 minutes. “For each of man's evils a special demon exists...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a tragic accident, a man conjures up a towering, vengeful demon called Pumpkinhead to destroy a group of unsuspecting teenagers.
Who’s in it. Pumpkinhead stars Lance Henriksen as Ed Harley, Jeff East as Chris, John D'Aquino as Joel and Cynthia Bain as Tracy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Pumpkinhead has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $4.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pumpkinhead page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pumpkinhead tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pumpkinhead (1988)?
- In US, Pumpkinhead is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pumpkinhead worth watching?
- Pumpkinhead holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pumpkinhead?
- Pumpkinhead stars Lance Henriksen, Jeff East, John D'Aquino, Cynthia Bain and Kerry Remsen.
- When was Pumpkinhead released?
- Pumpkinhead was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.