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If you're looking for a fun, decent movie for Halloween and enjoy practical effects and creature features, this might be the right pick for you. The story follows a group of people trying to survive against a massive, vengeful pumpkin that's fed up with pumpkins being carved up and destroyed for decoration. While the story isn't highly imaginative, it offers a fun premise with some great kills.

I'm actually a bit surprised by the low ratings, because although this movie isn't a masterpiece and does have its flaws, there's plenty of enjoyment to be found in this little creature feature. The practical effects are great, though there is some uneven CGI. The acting isn't always on point, but that's to be expected with a low-budget film like this. The comedic elements work occasionally, though not every joke hits the mark, so I wouldn't watch this purely for laughs. However, I really enjoyed the creature design and the isolated setting. It creates a spooky atmosphere and allows time to get to know the characters.

One of the smaller roles is played by DJ Qualls, which was a nice surprise. Overall, it's a pretty decent Halloween flick, and Justin Harding did a good job expanding his previous short film into this feature-length movie. I'd recommend it. [6.3/10]