Puppetmaster

Name: Puppetmaster
Genre: Horror
Released: 1989-10-12
Duration: 1 h 28 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Paul Le Mat, William Hickey, Irene Miracle, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Robin Frates

1989·Movie·R·88 min·★ 5.8(391)

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“Evil comes in all sizes.”

After being contacted by their mysterious former colleague, four psychics arrive at a secluded hotel where they are stalked by a group of murderous puppets.

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Germany	Full Moon Amazon Channel, Thrillbox Amazon Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
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About Puppetmaster

Puppetmaster is a 1989 English-language horror film directed by David Schmoeller. The cast is led by Paul Le Mat, William Hickey, Irene Miracle. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel, Full Moon Amazon Channel.

Puppetmaster was produced by Full Moon Entertainment and made in United States of America. It was released on October 12, 1989, and carries a R certification.

Director: David Schmoeller
Writers: David Schmoeller, Charles Band, Kenneth J. Hall
Release date: October 12, 1989
Original language: English
Age rating: R
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Full Moon Entertainment

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Puppetmaster cast & crew

Puppetmaster was directed by David Schmoeller and written by David Schmoeller, Charles Band, and Kenneth J. Hall.

The cast features Paul Le Mat as Alex Whitaker, William Hickey as Andre Toulon, Irene Miracle as Dana Hadley, Jimmie F. Skaggs as Neil Gallagher, Robin Frates as Megan Gallagher, and Matt Roe as Frank Forrester.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Band, cinematography is by Sergio Salvati, and it was produced by Charles Band and Hope Perello.

Is Puppetmaster worth watching?

Puppetmaster holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 391 ratings, a more divisive horror films.

At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy horror, Puppetmaster is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Puppetmaster

In United States, you can stream Puppetmaster on Amazon Prime Video, Shudder Amazon Channel, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Shudder Apple TV Channel, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.

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