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Pumpkinhead

Pumpkinhead (1988) - Jumpscare Guide

19881:26:00
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6.2
R

Plot

When a group of teenagers inadvertently kill his only son, Ed Harley seeks the powers of a backwoods witch to bring the child back to life.

Director

Stan Winston
Stan Winston

Cast

Lance Henriksen
Lance HenriksenEd Harley
Jeff East
Jeff EastChris
John D'Aquino
John D'AquinoJoel
Cynthia Bain
Cynthia BainTracy
Kerry Remsen
Kerry RemsenMaggie
Joel HoffmanSteve
Kimberly RossKim
Florence SchaufflerHaggis
Tom Woodruff Jr.
Tom Woodruff Jr.Pumpkinhead
Lee de Broux
Lee de BrouxTom Harley
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Does Pumpkinhead Have Jump Scares?

YesPumpkinhead (1988) has 5 jump scares (0 major, 5 minor)

First scare: 00:36:52 | Last scare: 01:09:59

Scare Level: Low — Beginner-friendly

Jumpscare Rating
C

Moderate Jumpscares

Short: Decent amount of scares spread throughout. Good for intermediate horror fans.

Pumpkinhead achieves a C rating with moderate jumpscare frequency balanced throughout the runtime. The film blends atmospheric tension with calculated shock moments, using a mix of visual misdirection and well-timed sound design. Appropriate for intermediate horror fans comfortable with regular scares that enhance without overwhelming the experience.

Analysis:

Total: 5Minor: 5Intensity: 5

Contains 5 minor jumpscares.

1.4/10
COZY
A gentle horror experience with minimal scares. Perfect for easing into the genre or watching with friends who scare easily.
Fear Factor Analysis
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Gore/BloodSpidersSnakesDomestic Violence

Common Questions About Pumpkinhead

Total Jumpscares: 5

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Jumpscare Timeline

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Start Movie

00:00:00 / 01:26:00
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Jumpscare Details

00:36:52
Minor

A crow cries loudly. c3RvbG

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:46:51
Minor

Steve is grabbed from above.

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00:48:44
Minor

The door opens and one of the girls holds a cleaver.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

00:57:55
Minor

Tracey says, “What do you mean, marked?” followed by a quick cut to Pumpkinhead.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

01:09:59
Minor

Ed suddenly c291cm appears in the kid’s way.

Submitted by: SchnurriHouseOfHorror

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