A few thoughts: A less-than-impressive sequel to a truly unique horror film. Where the original Pumpkinhead was filled with moral complexities, beautiful visuals, and great character development, this sequel is basically nothing more than a typical slasher film about a group of teens who accidentally bring forth the wrath of a supernatural monster. While the cinematography still does some interesting things, the standard color palette and only sporadic use of Dutch angles doesn't make it stand out as particularly interesting on a visual level. Without Lance Henriksen there to drive forward the emotions of the plot, the main focus here lies on a bunch of 24-year-olds (come on, you didn't think they'd cast *actual* teens, did you?) who are neither likable nor interesting. Luckily we do have the always wonderful Andrew Robinson as the main character's dad, but he is never given enough time to fully develop. He really should have been the main character, it would have helped this movie a lot. The creature looks fine, but isn't framed as well here. It's all just very mediocre.
People who like very standard horror movies with very few flairs. It's not *bad*, but never on the level of the first one.
My grade: D+
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