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Puppet Master

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Assailed by nightmarish visions, Alex Whitaker (Paul Le Mat) and his fellow psychics descend on the Bodega Bay Inn. There, they discover that their compatriot Neil (Jimmie F. Scaggs) has apparently committed suicide. But, as the gruesome visions continue, they sense that there's still something sinister afoot. When they find themselves hunted by a band of homicidal marionettes created by twisted puppeteer Andre Toulon (William Hickey), they discover they're right.
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David Day Horror Movie Talk I think the principle sin that Puppet Master commits is that it takes itself too seriously. The dialog and story make very little sense, but they keep at it. When the script falters and becomes boring, they keep shoving it down your throat. Rated: 2/10 Sep 23, 2025 Full Review C.H. Newell Father Son Holy Gore With some weird, awesome puppets, a nice finale, and an interesting theme hovering over it all, Puppetmaster's a unique piece of the late '80s. Rated: 3/5 May 1, 2019 Full Review Heather Wixson Dread Central While the movie has terrific atmosphere and set designs, it's the iconic posse of killer puppets that have cemented Puppet Master in horror history as a campy cult classic. Rated: 3/5 Jan 4, 2012 Full Review Felix Vasquez Jr. Cinema Crazed The performances are strong and visuals quite eloquent... Jul 15, 2011 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Sep 25, 2005 Full Review Jules Brenner Cinema Signals Rated: 1/5 Feb 25, 2005 Full Review Read all reviews

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Robson C Um grupo de paranormais recebe um comunicado mental de um outro colega seu. Eles participaram de um projeto para encontrar a fórmula egípcia que dá vida a objetos inanimados. Eles vão para um hotel e descobrem que o seu colega havia morrido. Eles decidem ficar para tentar resolver o mistério. O trunfo desse filme são os bonecos que ganharam vida e que a produção consegue dar um certo carisma a eles, mesmo que muitos sejam muito ridículos. A utilização de stop motion dá um certo charme á produção. Porém o resto do filme... Temos um elenco abaixo da média, com um roteiro clichê e cheio de furos. Desculpe, mas algumas mortes são ridículas, como o médium que morre por sanguessugas. O ataque dos bonecos tem que ser sempre na surpresa, porque uma interação maior permite uma reação do ator. Ninguém ficaria congelado. Entendo porque esta franquia tem os seus fãs, mas, no final, é uma produção muito fraca. Quem sabe alguém com uma visão diferente não deixe mais interessante? Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/12/25 Full Review James B Puppet master did a decent job at the plot but the puppets are the highlights of this film for sure. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/16/25 Full Review Jude H. This is the start of one my guilty pleasures. Puppet Master may be one of the best direct to video horror flicks out there. The puppets are fun and the whole series is fun to watch. This first film isn’t very interesting tho. It’s very weird and theres barely any puppets actually in the movie. However if you’re looking to get into this series. This movie is important to the whole series. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/12/25 Full Review Nick O Full Moon videos had such a huge presence in the rental stores when I was growing up and this is THEE quintessential Full Moon flick right here! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/02/25 Full Review Jean R Its a fun movie but its pretty just an average 80s slasher film Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/02/25 Full Review Dallas H The original Puppet Master movie has to be one of my favorite campy horror films. It feels unique and special compared to the other franchise horror movies of its time. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Assailed by nightmarish visions, Alex Whitaker (Paul Le Mat) and his fellow psychics descend on the Bodega Bay Inn. There, they discover that their compatriot Neil (Jimmie F. Scaggs) has apparently committed suicide. But, as the gruesome visions continue, they sense that there's still something sinister afoot. When they find themselves hunted by a band of homicidal marionettes created by twisted puppeteer Andre Toulon (William Hickey), they discover they're right.
Director
David Schmoeller
Producer
Hope Perello
Screenwriter
David Schmoeller
Production Co
Empire Pictures, Full Moon Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 30m
Sound Mix
Ultra-Stereo, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Academy (1.33:1)
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