"In 1988, Stan Winston, then mostly known for his incredible work as a special effects artist, made his directorial debut with a low-budget film inspired by a Gothic poem. That film was #Pumpkinhead," writes Akela Cooper in an essay for Variety's Best Horror Movies package. ⁠ ⁠ "The movie 'Inside Out' established the concept of a 'core memory,' an experience so indelible that it not only stays with you but helps form you as a person. Seeing 'Pumpkinhead' is a crucial core memory."⁠ Read the full essay here: t.co/jasH1Q6pRB