I enjoyed the initial movie, and I don’t believe this sequel is drastically worse, despite having a completely unrelated plot. That disconnect is my primary concern with it, because the other issues present seemed predictable anyway. Jeff Burr directed the film, featuring a cast of unfamiliar faces who do what's required of them. They aren't outstanding performers, but I sensed sincerity and dedication in most of …

This sequel, "Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings," arrived on video in 1993 and it’s clear that the production quality isn't as high as the initial film from 1988. The movie was made very quickly, costing less than a million dollars and taking only three weeks to shoot – and that shows. However, I found the story more interesting and the characters generally better developed, with the one exception being the absence of Lanc…

The plot feels manufactured and relies on improbable events, and it’s hard to overlook the terrible title, making _Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings_ considerably worse than the first film. It's really only watchable as something playing quietly in the background, deserving your focus only when Pumpkinhead appears. _Final rating:★★ - There were elements I liked, but ultimately it didn’t come together well._