Unleashing the Pumpkinhead Curse: A Look at R.L. Stine's Halloween Franchise
R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead has become a Halloween franchise in the making, with a sequel in the works following the success of the Tubi Original feature last year. The upcoming film, R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead 2, is set to premiere in October as part of Tubi's "Terror on Tubi" programming. The story revolves around Evan, a student who discovers a forbidden spellbook that awakens an ancient curse in his town of Redhaven, unleashing pumpkin-headed children seeking to take over the town during its Harvest Festival. The only hope lies in a witch determined to destroy the book.
Tubi's chief content officer, Adam Lewinson, praises R.L. Stine's impact on the horror genre for young audiences, expressing excitement for the deeper exploration of the Pumpkinhead mythology. Stine himself is thrilled about the upcoming adventure, emphasizing the essence of Halloween storytelling. The sequel, produced by Front Street Pictures, features writer-director Jem Garrard returning from the first film and a team of executive producers.
Last year's R.L. Stine's Pumpkinhead was a significant part of Tubi's horror lineup, accumulating over 100 million hours of viewing time. R.L. Stine, renowned for his Goosebumps and Fear Street series, continues to captivate audiences with his spooky tales. With the sequel on the horizon, fans can look forward to another thrilling chapter in the Pumpkinhead saga.