The Halloween monster

Movie
German title	The Halloween monster
Original title	Pumpkinhead
Country of production	United States
original language	English
Publishing year	1988
length	86 minutes
Age rating	FSK 16, ; formerly FSK 18
Rod
Director	Stan Winston
script	Gary Gerani , ; Mark Patrick Carducci
production	Bill Blake , ; Howard Smith , ; Richard Weinman
music	Richard Stone
camera	Bojan Bazelli
cut	Marcus Manton
occupation
	Lance Henriksen : Ed Harley; Jeff East : Chris; John D'Aquino : Joe; Lee de Broux : Tom Harley; Peggy Walton-Walker : Ellie Harley; Tom Woodruff Jr .: Pumpkinhead;

The Halloween Monster , also known by the original title Pumpkinhead , is an American horror film from 1988. The film was the directorial debut of Stan Winston .

content

Several teenagers go on vacation in the backcountry and want to spend their time having fun and relaxing when Ed Harley's son dies in an accident and one of the boys is involved. In revenge, Harley goes to a witch who, at his request, brings to life a monster called Pumpkinhead, who hunts the youngsters. Harley soon regrets his decision and tries to stop the monster.

criticism

“Horror film with fairytale features and solid morals, which is set in a nostalgic, glorified rural idyll. More reluctant to portray atrocities than most of the popular horror films of the late 80s. "

- Lexicon of international film

Awards

The film was nominated for the Saturn Award in three categories , including Lance Henriksen for Best Actor .

Sequels

The film has been followed by three sequels so far. In 1994, Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings was released and directed by Jeff Burr . Lance Henriksen did not return as a performer. In 2006 Pumpkinhead: Ashes to Ashes was released directly on DVD, starring Doug Bradley and Lance Henriksen. The film was directed by the British Jake West . In 2007, the fourth part was released, entitled Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud , also with Lance Henriksen.

Web links

Pumpkinhead in the Internet Movie Database (English)

Individual evidence

↑ Release certificate for The Halloween Monster . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry , August 2007 (PDF).
↑ Release certificate for The Halloween Monster . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry, March 2004 (PDF).
↑ The Halloween Monster in the Lexicon of International Films , accessed April 2, 2012

[FSK-1] Release certificate for The Halloween Monster . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry , August 2007 (PDF).

[FSK2-2] Release certificate for The Halloween Monster . Voluntary self-regulation of the film industry, March 2004 (PDF).

[3] The Halloween Monster in the Lexicon of International Films , accessed April 2, 2012