Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings
Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings

Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings

1995Movie88 minEnglish

Thrill-seeking teenagers resurrect a demon from his grave and a bloody rampage for revenge begins.

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Jeff BurrGenres: Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In the remote town of Ferren, a group of teenagers resurrect the vengeful demon Pumpkinhead to exact revenge on the corrupt sheriff who terrorized their community. As the creature's rampage escalates, they realize they've unleashed a force far more powerful and uncontrollable than they anticipated. The demon's fury threatens not only the targets of its wrath but also the very lives of those who summoned it, leading to a desperate struggle for survival.

Critical Reception

Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings is generally considered a lesser entry in the horror franchise, often criticized for its convoluted plot and less effective scares compared to the original. However, it has garnered a cult following among fans of creature features and practical effects. The film is noted for its darker tone and a few memorable gore sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its creature design and some gruesome practical effects.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Seen as a typical late-90s direct-to-video horror sequel that doesn't live up to the original.

Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some appreciating the return of the Pumpkinhead monster and its violent escapades, while others found the storyline weak and the acting uninspired.

Fun Fact

Clint Howard, who plays the titular Pumpkinhead, also portrayed the creature's human form, Billy Hitchcock, in the original Pumpkinhead film.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**It would be much better with a minimally well done script.** I liked the first film, and the truth is that I feel that this follow-up was not far behind, although the story told has no connection with that of the first film. For me, th...
Wuchak

Wuchak

***Lower budget than the original, but better story & characters*** A gang of partying teens stumble across an old witch’s cabin in rural Southern Cal and foolishly unleash a vengeful demon linked to a dead feral boy. "Pumpkinhead I...
Gimly

Gimly

Incredibly contrived and overly convenient, with a truly awful title to boot, _Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings_ is a massive step down from its predecessor. Works only as the sort of thing you have on in the background, only gracing with your a...