'Pumpkinhead' trivia and fun facts

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The dog actor, Mushroom, who played Ed Harley's dog, Gypsy, also played Barney in 'Gremlins' (1984).

The origin of the story was a poem written by Ed Justin.

This film was the cinematographic debut of Mayim Bialik and Brian Bremer.

An early scene introducing the young adults from the city at a dinner was filmed, but cut from the final version of the movie.

Lance Henriksen had a set of dentures made to give him a more rural look. He also gathered all of his own props and wardrobe.

Stan Winston's two children can be glimpsed as members of the Wallace clan.