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1989 • 1h 23min • R • Horror, Science Fiction, Fantasy

Puppet Master

"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.

IMDb 5.6

RT 43%

Director

David Schmoeller

Writers

Charles Band

David Schmoeller

Kenneth J. Hall

Composer

Richard Band

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Paul Le Mat

Alex Whitaker

William Hickey

Andre Toulon

Irene Miracle

Dana Hadley

Jimmie F. Skaggs

Neil Gallagher

Robin Frates

Megan Gallagher

Matt Roe

Frank Forrester

Kathryn O'Reilly

Carlissa Stamford

Mews Small

Theresa

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Paul Le Mat Alex Whitaker

William Hickey Andre Toulon

Irene Miracle Dana Hadley

Jimmie F. Skaggs Neil Gallagher

Robin Frates Megan Gallagher

Matt Roe Frank Forrester

Kathryn O'Reilly Carlissa Stamford

Mews Small Theresa

Barbara Crampton 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)

Bert Rosario Blade (voice)

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