This movie is a straightforward, sincere, and competently made film on a small scale that fulfills its intentions without disappointing. I recently watched this picture, which some people already consider a cult classic and an illustration of what’s desirable in a low-budget production. I see why they feel that way: it's not a great movie, nor is it the kind I anticipate wanting to revisit frequently, but it works…

Stan Winston, known for his effects work, directed this film, and the special effects in _Pumpkinhead_ are really what make it memorable. Seeing them is reason enough to watch, though the movie didn’t quite live up to some of the horror series that came out around the same time. Nevertheless, it's a great example of fantasy horror, and I enjoyed watching it again. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. I would suggest ch…