In this Cinema Shock Roulette episode, we’re heading deep into the foggy woods with PUMPKINHEAD, the 1988 creature feature that marked the directorial debut of legendary FX artist Stan Winston.

Known for his Oscar-winning work on films like ALIENS, THE TERMINATOR, and JURASSIC PARK, Winston brought his creature chops and gothic sensibilities to this low-budget revenge tale starring Lance Henriksen as a grief-stricken father who summons a demon to exact vengeance.

We’ll dig into the film’s folk horror influences, its practical effects legacy, and how it evolved from a poem into a cult-favorite franchise — even if the sequels never quite measured up.

Theme Song: "There's Still a Little Bit of Time, If We Hurry and I Mean Hurry" by Slasher Film Festival Strategy.

This episode was written, produced and edited by Gary Horne, Justin Bishop, and Todd A. Davis.

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