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Rumpelstiltskin

  • 1995
  • R
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
2.9K
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Max Grodénchik in Rumpelstiltskin (1995)
The wish of a young widow to see her police officer husband, killed on the line of duty, frees a demonic creature who wants to claim the soul of her baby.
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The wish of a young widow to see her police officer husband, killed on the line of duty, frees a demonic creature who wants to claim the soul of her baby.The wish of a young widow to see her police officer husband, killed on the line of duty, frees a demonic creature who wants to claim the soul of her baby.The wish of a young widow to see her police officer husband, killed on the line of duty, frees a demonic creature who wants to claim the soul of her baby.

  • Director
    • Mark Jones
  • Writers
    • Mark Jones
    • Joe Ruby
  • Stars
    • Max Grodénchik
    • John Ducey
    • Kim Johnston Ulrich
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    2.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark Jones
    • Writers
      • Mark Jones
      • Joe Ruby
    • Stars
      • Max Grodénchik
      • John Ducey
      • Kim Johnston Ulrich
    • 48User reviews
    • 18Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Max Grodénchik
    Max Grodénchik
    • Rumpelstiltskin
    John Ducey
    John Ducey
    • Deputy Kalish
    Kim Johnston Ulrich
    Kim Johnston Ulrich
    • Shelley Stewart
    Tommy Blaze
    Tommy Blaze
    • Max Bergman
    Allyce Beasley
    Allyce Beasley
    • Hildy
    Vera Lockwood
    • Matilda
    Jay Pickett
    Jay Pickett
    • Russell Stewart
    Sherman Augustus
    Sherman Augustus
    • John McCabe
    Valerie Wildman
    Valerie Wildman
    • Nedda
    Jack McGee
    Jack McGee
    • Detective Ben Smith
    Mark Holton
    Mark Holton
    • Huge Man
    Donna Barnes
    Donna Barnes
    • Mother at Stream
    Marsha Dietlein
    Marsha Dietlein
    • Young Mother
    Ben Marley
    Ben Marley
    • Deputy Joe
    Elmarie Wendel
    Elmarie Wendel
    • Gypsy Woman
    Rachel Duncan
    • Little Girl at Stream
    Robert Harvey
    Robert Harvey
    • Doctor Anzinger
    Eric Lawson
    • Sheriff
    • Director
      • Mark Jones
    • Writers
      • Mark Jones
      • Joe Ruby
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    dfprice

    Loved it!

    Considering the film makers must not have had a huge budget for this film, it actually looks very good, has plenty of action and Rumpelstiltskin is quite a scary character. There are some laughs that go along with the scare. Take a look at it!
    Jack the Ripper1888

    Not what I expected...

    When I rented this film, I was expecting a genre-defying horror version of the classic children's tale. Anyone who has seen SNOW WHITE: A TALE OF TERROR knows what I am talking about. But, what we have instead is a modern-day version of RUMPELSTILTSKIN, a movie that tries desperately to be like the "Leprechaun" series, which was even worse.

    There are no big names in the film, but the acting is not TOO bad. It could've been better, though.

    The film is an angry mess of a horror movie that never seems to know what it wants to do with itself. Many parts are good, and I think that RUMPELSTILTSKIN was one of those 'sleeper' hits of the year. This one gets 3/5.
    Prince Prospero

    Great fun...if you are stoned.

    Rumpelstiltskin is based on story by the Grimm brothers, and it has been filmed few times before, including once starring the great midget himself Billy Barty as Rumpelstiltskin. However this version seems to be just a cheap Leprechaun rip off, you can easily imagine the baby chasing Rumpelstiltskin replaced by Warvick Davis chasing a pot of gold.

    I cant say I watched this movie from beginning to end with great interest, in fact I missed the other half almost completely. So there is a change that during the second half there was some big and unique plot revelation that makes this movie rise to a classic level, but I think not. Overally Rumpelstiltskin is just your typical cheap D-grade horrorflick which is made with little or no talent or enthusiasm.

    The actors are lifeless, including the guy playing the villain Rumpelstiltskin, Max Grodénchik. This is a shame because a good villain can save a lot in these kinds of movies. Too bad Grodenchik lacks the personality to make the character work. Kevin Yaghers Rumpelstiltskin make up is pretty uninspired too.

    Overally.. this is a very bad and cheaply done horror film with lousy acting. 3/10 is pretty rightful rating for it. Some of you bad horror film fans might like it, but I suggest not to invest money in it.
    MovieKing-4

    do you like fairy tales.....if so you won't want to watch this!!!

    I did not really think much of this movie when I first saw the video in the video shop. But when I saw it.........WHAM This is a good horror, and if you showed this to a kid he would cry whenever you told him the story of Rumpelstiltskin. This is a crazy film with a weird story and a pretty average ending. I would recommend this to anyone who likes horror movies like me!. I would give this a 5 out of 10.
    LordCoco

    The Rump man takes over!!!

    A light hearted horror movie with a ton of outlandish death scenes. Does have a "Leprechaun" vibe to it but that has lot do with the director/writer. Good ol Rumpy looks pretty bad-ass riding around on a harley!!! For a low budget movie it seems like they put their money in the right places. If you have a couple of friends over and your in the mood to laugh your ass off, please rent this movie. you won't regret it!

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    • Trivia
      This film was produced by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, the original creators of Scooby-Doo for Hanna Barbera and the founders of 1980s animation company, Ruby-Spears Productions. Joe Ruby shares a co-writer credit.
    • Goofs
      Seconds before Rumpelstiltskin is run over by the car, he is shown as a still statue.
    • Quotes

      Rumpelstiltskin: Fucketh me!

    • Crazy credits
      Grip Dog ASIF
    • Alternate versions
      The 1998 UK video version was cut by 4 secs by the BBFC to remove a shot of a butterfly knife.
    • Connections
      Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Fairy Tale Horror Movies (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      My Kind of World
      Written by Charles Bernstein

      Vocal by Jimmie Wood

      Published by Turnstyle Music ASCAP & Milan Music ASCAP

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    • Release date
      • November 24, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La maldición de Rumpelstiltskin
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Republic Pictures
      • Transnational Entertainment
      • Prescott-Jones
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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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