The class action of adolescent tenting within the remote mountain resort inadvertently destroy the son & handle it higher, & his aggrieved father (Lance Henriksen) vows revenge. Enlisting the serve of a local witch, he conjures up the demonic monster to kill people responsible his boy's demise. There besides occurs as sequel, known as Pumpkinhead II: Blood Wings.

Pumpkinhead was inspired per as punishment verse form by Ed Justin

"Keep away from Pumpkinhead, Unless you're tired of living, His enemies are mostly dead, He's mean and unforgiving, Bolted doors and windows barred, Guard dogs prowling in the yard, Won't protect you in your bed, Nothing will, from Pumpkinhead."