Film198989 min

Puppet Master

Name: Puppet Master
Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1989
Duration: 89 min
Cast: Paul Le Mat, William Hickey, Irene Miracle, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Robin Frates

Taste attributes: fantasyhorrorscience fictionthrillerdetectivemonster/alien/supernaturalfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricateglossyemotionally undemandingfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardy

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"Evil comes in all sizes."

Boxlist takeA fantastical, fresh horror film: serious and unsavoury. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.

Taste details

Pace: balanced · Originality: very fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: undemandingHow we score

Quality rating

5.8 /10

TMDB · 232 votes

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What lines up

Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

Emotional punch: Undemanding, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism

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Synopsis

Toulon, a puppet maker, discovers an ancient Egyptian potion and uses it to bring his creations to life. His puppets become murderous little demons and escape. Distraught, the master takes his life. Years later, psychics tune into the existence of the monstrous marionettes and set off to stop them.

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