ParkMin
The plot just didn't work.
Pumpkin Time
2021TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean
Growing up, Kang Tae Joo and Shin Hae Won were practically inseparable. The best of friends, the two elementary school boys shared a fanatic love of baseball and enjoyed nothing more than spending their time utterly immersed in the game. Though Tae Joo and Hae Won believed they would be together forever, fate decided it had other plans. After his parents announce he is moving to the United States, Tae Joo has no choice but to say goodbye to Hae Won. Despondent over being forced to leave his best friend behind, Tae Joo is determined to someday see Hae Won again. As the years pass, Tae Joo never gives up hope of being reunited with his childhood friend. As suddenly as he once had to say goodbye, Tae Joo now finds himself back in Korea where he wastes no time in searching for his best friend. Tracking Hae Won down, Tae Joo is shocked beyond words to discover that his childhood best friend is now a high school girl! Will this unexpected switch change their relationship forever?
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IMDb4.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Robyn A. Wilson•Genres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Plot Summary
A group of friends venture into a secluded cabin for a Halloween getaway, only to discover the area is plagued by a terrifying local legend tied to an annual harvest festival. As strange occurrences escalate and the line between myth and reality blurs, they must uncover the dark truth behind Pumpkin Time before they become its next victims.
Critical Reception
Pumpkin Time received a mixed reception, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and unsettling premise, while some found the plot predictable and the scares inconsistent. Audience reactions were similarly divided, appreciating the seasonal theme and creature design but critiquing pacing issues.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its creepy atmosphere and effective build-up of dread.
- Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.
- The film's visual style and seasonal setting were often highlighted as a positive.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Pumpkin Time were largely split. Many enjoyed the Halloween-themed horror and the creature effects, appreciating the effort to create a spooky atmosphere. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the story was too conventional and lacked originality, with some expressing disappointment in the resolution.
Fun Fact
The distinctive pumpkin masks worn by the antagonists were reportedly crafted from real, dried pumpkins to achieve a unique and unsettling texture.
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