Puppetmaster
Seen it?1989 | 88 min | Horror
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (43% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.8 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 28 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
43% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 73K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David Schmoeller
- Paul Le MatAlex Whitaker
- William HickeyAndre Toulon
- Irene MiracleDana Hadley
- Jimmie F. SkaggsNeil Gallagher
- Robin FratesMegan Gallagher
- Matt RoeFrank Forrester
- Kathryn O'ReillyCarlissa Stamford
- Mews SmallTheresa
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