Puppet Master

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Puppet Master

R

1989

1h 30m

Horror

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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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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Nov 1

3/4

This is low-budget horror done right.

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

Oct 31

2.5/5

While the climax unfolds in an impressive combo of upsetting dentistry, medieval medicine and orthopedic brutality, this is all over the place tonally in a way a first installment should not feel and suffers from leaving the most boring characters alive.

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David Day

Horror Movie Talk

Sep 23

2/10

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.

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C.H. Newell

Father Son Holy Gore

05/01/2019

3/5

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.

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Heather Wixson

Dread Central

01/04/2012

3/5

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.

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

07/15/2011

The performances are strong and visuals quite eloquent...

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Jack F

6d

Eh, I've been curious about this one for a while. I guess it's what I expected, but I didn't really understand the story. Worthy watch though.

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Robson C

Oct 12

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?

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James B

Aug 16

Puppet master did a decent job at the plot but the puppets are the highlights of this film for sure.

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Jude H.

@Horrorlord Jul 12

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.

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Nick O

Jun 2

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!

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Jean R

Jun 2

Its a fun movie but its pretty just an average 80s slasher film

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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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