This is a fun little anthology film from back in the day. I saw it such a long time ago but only remembered one part, "The Promise," and that Julianne Moore was in it. That's it.A boy (Matthew Lawrence) desperately spins three separate tales of terror to distract an evil woman (Debbie Harry) from trying to bake him in an oven: a college boy (Steve Buscemi) summoning a mummy (Michael Deak) to wreak vengeance on those who wronged him, a hitman (David Johanson) summoned by an eccentric millionaire (William Hickey) to kill a cat, and an artist (James Remar) who gives his oath not to reveal the supernatural entity he witnessed commit a murder.
This movie is damn near 30 years old and it lost whatever scare factor it had about 29 years ago. Now, it's just a fun Halloween anthology to put on during a party, or watch with friends, or even as an introduction to smaller viewers (say 10 and up). It's campy, especially the musical cues, and fun with practical effects and gonzo storylines. Not the kind of thing that will keep you up at night but at least all segments seem well-done and cohesive.
Pumpkin rating: 3.2/5
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