Katie's Horror Showcase - Pumpkinhead (1988)

Katie's Horror Showcase - Pumpkinhead (1988)

From Getting Offed by Creatia World

June 9, 2026 · 1h 31m

About this episode

The episode dives into the 1988 horror film Pumpkinhead, discussing its themes, creature design, and impact on the genre.

Vengeance has a name... and it's Pumpkinhead.Welcome back to Katie's Horror Showcase, the horror talk show where Matt and Katie break down the latest horror movie news, react to brand-new horror trailers, discuss industry rumors, and revisit some of the most iconic cult classics in horror history.This week, we're taking a deep dive into Pumpkinhead (1988), the legendary supernatural horror film directed by special effects master Stan Winston. Starring Lance Henriksen, Pumpkinhead is one of the most beloved creature features of the 1980s, blending revenge horror, Southern Gothic atmosphere, practical effects, and one of the most memorable movie monsters ever created.We'll discuss the film's tragic story, the terrifying Pumpkinhead creature design, its impact on horror cinema, and whether it still holds up as one of the greatest monster movies and cult horror films of all time.Along the way, we'll also react to the latest horror movie trailers, cover breaking horror news and rumors, and discuss upcoming releases that every horror fan should have on their radar.If you love horror movie reviews, horror news, trailer reactions, cult classics, creature features, and deep dives into the…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt, Katie

Topics covered

  • horror movies
  • Pumpkinhead
  • film analysis
  • trailer reactions
  • cult classics

Keywords

  • Pumpkinhead
  • horror film
  • Stan Winston
  • Lance Henriksen
  • creature feature
  • cult classic
  • horror news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Creatia World

Books & works: Pumpkinhead, Pumpkinhead (1988)

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