Alabama-based amateur filmmaker Warren Werner shot his first feature film, Pumpkin, on VHS in 1993. With a budget of $600 and a cast of unknown talent, the movie premiered at the local civic center, sparking a backlash from the community. Rumors of Satanic rituals spread, and Warren and his girlfriend Samantha Dixon eventually committed suicide.
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In 1993, Warren Werner, an amateur filmmaker from Alabama, created his first feature film, Pumpkin, on VHS with a budget of just $600. The movie, featuring a cast of friends, family, and unknown talent, premiered at the local civic center.