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Joel Hoffman

Acting
Freshness: Jan 23, 2026
7Total Films
6.4 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 11, 1965
Birth Place: San Diego, California, USA

About Joel Hoffman

Joel Hoffman (born July 11, 1965) is an American actor. He worked in Los Angeles in the 1980’s, appearing in a number of cult horror films before leaving the industry at the end of the decade.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Joel Hoffman reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Horror

The majority of Joel Hoffman's filmography leans towards the Horror genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Joel Hoffman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Pumpkinhead, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Joel Hoffman Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Joel Hoffman's career based on audience ratings.

★6.4
Pumpkinhead (1988) movie poster
★6.4

Pumpkinhead: When a group of teenagers inadvertently kill his only son, Ed Harley seeks the powers of a backwoods witch to bring the

Pumpkinhead

1988•Fantasy
★5.4
Cards of Death (1986) movie poster
★5.4

Cards of Death: Centers around a cop and two brothers hot on the trail of a murderous card game in which masked participants must murder

Cards of Death

1986•Thriller
★5.3
Slaughterhouse (1987) movie poster
★5.3

Slaughterhouse: Faced with the town lawyer, the sheriff, and a rival slaughterhouse owner trying to purchase his land, Lester Bacon deci

Slaughterhouse

1987•Horror
★5.1
Slumber Party Massacre II (1987) movie poster
★5.1

Slumber Party Massacre II: Courtney is tormented by dreams of the infamous Driller Killer returning to wreak havoc... only to find that the murdero

Slumber Party Massacre II

1987•Horror
★4.7
Not of This Earth (1988) movie poster
★4.7

Not of This Earth: An alien arrives on Earth looking to take human blood in an attempt to preserve his dying planet.

Not of This Earth

1988•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Joel Hoffman.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1988 Pumpkinhead Steve Average Similar →
1988 Not of This Earth Boy in Car (Tommy) (as Robby Bointen) Flop Similar →
1987 Slumber Party Massacre II T.J. Meyers Flop Similar →
1987 Slaughterhouse Kevin Matthews Flop Similar →
1987 Killer Workout Weight Lifter #2 (Brad) Flop Similar →
1987 Crack: The Big Lie Craig Flop Similar →
1986 Cards of Death Father Morris Flop Similar →

Joel Hoffman - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Joel Hoffman?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joel Hoffman is "Pumpkinhead" with a rating of 6.4/10.

How many movies has Joel Hoffman acted in?

Joel Hoffman has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Joel Hoffman?

Other notable films include "Cards of Death", "Slaughterhouse", and "Slumber Party Massacre II".