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Puppetmaster (1989)

R | | Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi | Video 1990
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Psychics find themselves plotted against by a former colleague, who committed suicide after discovering animated, murderous puppets.

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Jimmie F. Skaggs ...
Robin Frates ...
Matt Roe ...
Frank Forrester
Kathryn O'Reilly ...
Carlissa Stamford
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Theresa (as Merrya Small)
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Woman at Carnival
David Boyd ...
Man at Carnival
Peter Frankland ...
Assassin #1
Andrew Kimbrough ...
Assassin #2
Ed Cook ...
Pinhead (voice)
Linda Cook ...
Leech Woman (voice)
Tim Dornberg ...
Tunneler (voice)
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Storyline

Neil Gallagher found the secret to Toulon's puppets who come to life and then killed himself. Alex and his psychic friends come to investigate and are stalked by Toulon's puppets who have a variety of strange traits including a drill for a head and the ability to spit up leeches. Written by Josh Pasnak <chainsaw@intouch.bc.ca>

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puppet | trenchcoat | evil doll | psychotronic | cult film | See All (40) »

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Fantasy | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong graphic horror/fantasy violence, a strong sex scene with nudity and strong language | See all certifications »

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Trivia

The Blade puppet required five puppeteers to operate. See more »

Goofs

When Frank and Carissa are having sex and Carissa notices the door is open, her hair moves from hanging over her shoulder to behind her shoulder. See more »

Quotes

Dana Hadley: Your husband was a despicable greedy bastard.
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Connections

Followed by Puppet Master: The Legacy (2003) See more »

Soundtracks

La Chorrito
by Pechula Chuppa
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Frequently Asked Questions

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GREAT!!!
18 April 2001 | by (north carolina) – See all my reviews

This is one great horror movie. The special effects are great. The acting is good. If you have never seen this movie you should run straight to the nearest video store and pick it up. Or just go ahead and buy it!!! The dvd is great. It is about 4 psychics investigating rumors that the secret of life has been discovered by master puppeteer Andre Toulon. But the psychics quickly discover Toulons secret of death in the form of 5 killer puppets. You have to see this movie to believe it. I give it 3 1/2 stars out of 4.
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