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Puppetmaster

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Puppetmaster

"Evil comes in all sizes."

1989

1h 28m

5.9(406 votes)

Horror

Overview

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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Production Companies

Full Moon Entertainment

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Paul Le Mat

Paul Le Mat

Alex Whitaker

William Hickey

William Hickey

Andre Toulon

Irene Miracle

Irene Miracle

Dana Hadley

Jimmie F. Skaggs

Jimmie F. Skaggs

Neil Gallagher

Robin Frates

Megan Gallagher

Matt Roe

Frank Forrester

Kathryn O'Reilly

Kathryn O'Reilly

Carlissa Stamford

Mews Small

Mews Small

Theresa

Barbara Crampton

Barbara Crampton

Woman at Carnival

David Boyd

Man at Carnival

Creative team

Directed by: David Schmoeller
Written by: David Schmoeller
Charles Band
Produced by: Hope Perello

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