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Puppet Master (1989)

Puppet Master is the first film in the Puppet Master franchise and was released in 1989. Directed by David Schmoeller and starring Paul Le Mat, the film sees an array of murderous puppets that are being controlled by a psychic trying to take vengeance on his associates.

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Puppet Master
R
Horror
Fantasy
Sci-Fi
Thriller

Director
David Schmoeller
Release Date
October 12, 1989
Studio(s)
Paramount Pictures
Distributor(s)
Paramount Pictures
Cast
Paul Le Mat , William Hickey , Robin Frates , Jimmie F. Skaggs , Irene Miracle
Writers
David Schmoeller
Runtime
90 minutes
Sequel(s)
Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich , Being Elmo: A Puppeteer's Journey
Budget
$600 thousand

Summary

Psychics find themselves plotted against by a former colleague, who committed suicide after discovering animated, murderous puppets.

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