Is this a big upgrade over the older Blu-ray?

Yes. It uses a new 2023 scan of the original camera negative with Dolby Vision, and it adds the five-part documentary and new interviews. The older Blu-ray used an earlier master.

Does it include a regular Blu-ray or digital copy?

No. The set is one 4K UHD disc, so you need a 4K player and a 4K-capable display to watch it.

It is a creature feature with violent kills, but it is more atmospheric than a splatter film. The horror comes from mood and the demon's slow pursuit.

Who directed it and who did the creature effects?

Stan Winston directed it, his only feature as director, and his studio built the Pumpkinhead creature. Lance Henriksen plays Ed Harley.

Will it play on a standard Blu-ray player?

No. UHD discs require a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player; standard players cannot read them.

What extras are on the disc?

A commentary with Gary Gerani and the creature effects team, the Stan Winston tribute, cast and producer interviews, the Pumpkinhead Unearthed documentary, behind-the-scenes footage, a still gallery, the trailer and an alternate title card.

Where is the Pumpkinhead (Collector's Edition) (4K/UHD) cheapest?

At Orbit DVD, for $16.50, 47% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Pumpkinhead (Collector's Edition) (4K/UHD)?

Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings.

Where can I buy the Pumpkinhead (Collector's Edition) (4K/UHD)?

12 stores we checked sell it, including CD Listening Bar, DeepDiscount, Orbit DVD, Gruv Entertainment, DeepDiscount.com.

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What reviewers say

4.9 / 519 ratings

Buyers rate it very highly, and the praise centers on the new scan and the deep extras rather than the film's pacing. The documentary and Winston tribute come up as the standout supplements.

What people mention

Picture qualityPraisedOwners call the 2023 scan a clear step up, with grain and detail intact.
ExtrasPraisedThe five-part documentary and cast interviews are cited as the reason to upgrade.
Creature effectsPraisedThe Winston-designed monster and the effects-team commentary get repeated praise.
PacingMixedSome viewers say the film builds slowly before the creature takes over.
PackagingMixedA few wish a Blu-ray copy had been included alongside the UHD disc.

About the Pumpkinhead (Collector's Edition) (4K/UHD)

Pumpkinhead is a horror film starring Lance Henriksen as Ed Harley. After a group of teenagers accidentally kill his only son, Ed asks a backwoods witch to bring the boy back to life. She instead summons "the pumpkinhead," a clawed demon that answers only to Ed's thirst for revenge.

As the creature tortures the teens, Ed learns a horrifying secret about his connection to it. He must find a way to stop it before he becomes one with the creature. The cast also includes Jeff East, Joel Hoffman and Kerry Remsen.

This Collector's Edition is on Ultra HD Blu-ray. The film is presented from a 2023 4K scan of the original camera negative, in Dolby Vision that is HDR-10 compatible. Bonus features include a commentary track, interviews, a five-part making-of documentary, behind-the-scenes footage and more.

Format

Ultra HD (4K) Blu-ray

Video

2023 4K scan of the original camera negative

HDR

Dolby Vision, HDR-10 compatible

Commentary

Co-screenwriter Gary Gerani with creature and FX creators Tom Woodruff Jr. and Alec Gillis, moderated by Scott Spiegel

Documentary

Pumpkinhead Unearthed, a five-part making-of documentary (in HD)

Tribute

Remembering the Monster Kid: A Tribute to Stan Winston