Pumpkin Man

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Jason (Christopher Ogden) used to love Halloween, when he would scare the town together with his dad. However, this year is different because his dad has left home after divorcing Jason's mom (Denise Crosby). Jason's friends help him get over this hump, but it's his granddad (Philip Abbott) who teaches him about how imperfect parents are and manages and how the holiday can still be awe-inspiring. Soon, spooky things happen to this bunch of trick-or-treaters. Like an old ABC Afterschool Special, Pumpkin Man is a well-constructed tale that teaches a quick, solid lesson to kids. Although the 30-minute short is an outstanding tool in helping adolescents understand one aspect of divorce, it has enough Halloween fare to be a good holiday treat for kids ages 6 to 12. --Doug Thomas

Customer Reviews:

Great for kids, not too scary, has a good message.......1999-10-01

This is a great story showing how a family and community can come together and help a child in need. And this, unlike most Halloween fare, really illustrates the good natured spirit of Halloween the way it's suppose to be for kids. Thank you.

A sweet and haunting coming-of-age Halloween story.......1999-09-26

This is a wonderful Halloween tale centered around a teenage boy who's very distraught by his parents' divorce. As he reluctantly goes trick-or-treating with his friends, he comes upon the magic spirit of Halloween in the form of a Pumpkin and a scary but kind neighborhood hermit who offers understanding and guidance to our young hero. I highly recommend it - it is one of my children (8 & 12) favorite videos and very uplifting.

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