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Fantasy Cult Classic

Vengeance rises when an age-old family feud summons the legendary Pumpkinhead demon.

PUMPKINHEAD: BLOOD FEUD

Vengeance Will Be His

2007 · 1h 35m · R · Fantasy / Horror · IMDB TMDB

When the true love between two young lovers is threatened by their families violent feud, their only chance at peace leads them to summoning the monstrous pumpkin head, who brings even greater horrors.

Quick Answer

What is Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud about?

Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud is a 2007 fantasy horror film directed by Michael Hurst about two young lovers from feuding families whose attempt at peace unleashes the vengeance of the monstrous Pumpkinhead.

Programmer's Pick

You wanted Romeo and Juliet, but with more shotguns, witches, and a vengeance demon sporting a pumpkin for a head? Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud delivers old-school rural horror and a creature feature twist on the classic Hatfields and McCoys saga—because nothing says 'true love' like summoning an unstoppable monster.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud opens with a motorcycle chase that turns deadly when the monstrous Pumpkinhead is unleashed. As the demon hunts its prey, the pain of its victims is felt by the one who summoned it, hinting at the terrible cost of vengeance. The story soon shifts to the Hatfield and McCoy families, locked in a violent, generations-old feud that now threatens the lives of two young lovers. Their hope for peace is shattered, leading them to seek supernatural intervention. With rural backwoods, ritual magic, and the looming presence of Pumpkinhead, the film blends family drama and horror, setting the stage for a bloody reckoning.

Details & Specs

Director
Michael Hurst
Writer
Michael Hurst
Release
2007
Runtime
1h 35m
Country
Romania, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Fantasy, Horror
Also Known As
Pumpkinhead 4: Blood Feud, Pacto de Sangre 4 La Cólera del Infierno, Pumpkinhead IV: Love Hurts, Pumpkinhead IV: Blood Feud, Pacto de Vingança

Why This Matters

As the fourth entry in the Pumpkinhead series, this film stands out for its international co-production between the UK, Romania, the US, and Switzerland, and for being a made-for-television installment written and directed by Michael Hurst.
— SassyFlix Curator

Cast & Crew

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Director: Michael Hurst Writer: Michael Hurst

Why Cult

Vengeful Demon Ritual

The film’s tension erupts when a ritual summons Pumpkinhead to settle an age-old blood feud, proving that revenge is never simple.

Hatfield-McCoy Horror

Classic American folklore gets a supernatural spin as the iconic feuding families become prey to a monstrous judge and executioner.

Creature Feature Mayhem

True to its B-movie roots, the film unleashes the titular Pumpkinhead for a spree of supernatural carnage and atmospheric backwoods terror.

Tragic Lovers

The doomed romance of Jodie Hatfield and Ricky McCoy adds a heartbroken edge to the monster mayhem.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Ritual summons by a grieving family member

Threat

Pumpkinhead demon

Effect

Brutal supernatural vengeance against the feuding families

Countermeasure

Killing the summoner causes Pumpkinhead to vanish

Setting

Rural backwoods, Hatfield and McCoy homesteads

Questions from the Vault

Who directed Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud? +

Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud was directed by Michael Hurst.

How long is Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud? +

Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud has a runtime of 95 minutes.

What genre is Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud? +

Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud is a fantasy horror film.

Where can I watch Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud? +

You can stream Pumpkinhead: Blood Feud on SassyFlix.

How is Pumpkinhead summoned in this film? +

Pumpkinhead is invoked through a ritual performed by Haggis, the witch, after Ricky McCoy seeks her help to avenge his sister’s death.

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