- Actors: Paul Le Mat, William Hickey, Irene Miracle, Jimmie F. Skaggs, Robin Frates
- Directors: David Schmoeller
- Writers: David Schmoeller, Charles Band, Kenneth J. Hall
- Producers: Charles Band, Hope Perello
- Classification: 18
- Studio: Film 2000
- VHS Release Date: 13 Nov 2000
- Run Time: 90 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000053TZ8
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 19,790 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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puppet master and other killer dolls or puppet related films have always been my favorite type filmmwhen i first saw this in the movies i have been hooked on the series all the puppets have all had that special piece of horror in them. Its just a shame 4,5,7,8 didn't do quiet as well as this one anyway let get back down to earth. we start of a group of sikets have been called together by neil gallar who has been looking into the work of a old puppet master in the 20's who was said to have dicovered the secert of life when the sikets get there lead by Alex witicgar they find that neil is dead after quiet alot of move the body around game it soon becomes clear that neil is not dead and has brought himself back to life useing the powers of the puppet master he controls the puppets to kill the rest of the inmates of until alex and the owner (neils wife) are left neil and her now must do anything to stop the puppets and neil bofore they are both killed but blade, pinhead, ms leech, jester and tunneler have other ideas. --kathy8915
This is the original and best of the Puppet Master films, keeping the Puppet team down to Blade, Jester, Leechwoman and Tunneller, and with a decent, older and more convincing cast. Irene Miracle is particularly good as a barmy fortune-teller, though I wouldn't get too attached to anybody if you know what I mean. The puppets look damn good in this first movie, with a cross between full stop-motion animation and Muppet style techniques giving them a firmly believable presence. Unlike the other films in the series, this movie has both a knowingly hammy script and some truly horrific moments, which makes for a fun, scary and well paced movie, which doesn't rely purely on the gimmick of the puppets to drive the film. If you like the fantasy elements of films like Child's Play, Nightmare on Elm Street or Hellraiser, you may find this low budget gem of a film equally interesting. I recommend this to anybody with an interest in horror or fantasy movies, as it is a great little movie. --T. Carne;Techie wage-slave
This well crafted little horror film is a classic by today's standards. Followed by numerous sequels, the original remains the best one. The special effects are first rate, the only minus is the confusing plot and bad DVD transfer. Recommended. --alamsami@yahoo.com
This is the original and best of the Puppet Master films, keeping the Puppet team down to Blade, Jester, Leechwoman and Tunneller, and with a decent, older and more convincing cast. Irene Miracle is particularly good as a barmy fortune-teller, though I wouldn't get too attached to anybody if you know what I mean. The puppets look damn good in this first movie, with a cross between full stop-motion animation and Muppet style techniques giving them a firmly believable presence. Unlike the other films in the series, this movie has both a knowingly hammy script and some truly horrific moments, which makes for a fun, scary and well paced movie, which doesn't rely purely on the gimmick of the puppets to drive the film. If you like the fantasy elements of films like Child's Play, Nightmare on Elm Street or Hellraiser, you may find this low budget gem of a film equally interesting. I recommend this to anybody with an interest in horror or fantasy movies, as it is a great little movie. --T. Carne;Techie wage-slave
This well crafted little horror film is a classic by today's standards. Followed by numerous sequels, the original remains the best one. The special effects are first rate, the only minus is the confusing plot and bad DVD transfer. Recommended. --alamsami@yahoo.com
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is the original and best of the Puppet Master films, keeping the Puppet team down to Blade, Jester, Leechwoman and Tunneller, and with a decent, older and more convincing cast. Irene Miracle is particularly good as a barmy fortune-teller, though I wouldn't get too attached to anybody if you know what I mean. The puppets look damn good in this first movie, with a cross between full stop-motion animation and Muppet style techniques giving them a firmly believable presence. Unlike the other films in the series, this movie has both a knowingly hammy script and some truly horrific moments, which makes for a fun, scary and well paced movie, which doesn't rely purely on the gimmick of the puppets to drive the film. If you like the fantasy elements of films like Child's Play, Nightmare on Elm Street or Hellraiser, you may find this low budget gem of a film equally interesting. I recommend this to anybody with an interest in horror or fantasy movies, as it is a great little movie.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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ASIN: B000055Z8S: same cover but with "Film 2000" at the bottom.
It says: running time 90 ms, while in fact it's 1:25:10. I'm not sure if it's cut, there are some gory scenes, but most murders are rather gore-free.
For the aspect ratio, this one is presented in 4:3 (original 1.85 : 1).
Picture and sound are not brilliant but ok. No subtitles.
It says: running time 90 ms, while in fact it's 1:25:10. I'm not sure if it's cut, there are some gory scenes, but most murders are rather gore-free.
For the aspect ratio, this one is presented in 4:3 (original 1.85 : 1).
Picture and sound are not brilliant but ok. No subtitles.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is the first in a long running series of Puppet Master films. Its an enjoyable little film, with great special effects and an involving story.
In a pre titles sequence we see Puppet Master Andre Toulon take his own life, as assassins approach his room, but not before he has hidden his magical puppets in a hidden panel.
Then the story turns to the present day, where four psychics have been summoned by a fifth Neil Gallagher, to the same Hotel where Toulon died. It seems they have all been taking part in research into Toulon's secrets of animating his puppets. When they arrive, they are greeted by Gallagher's wife, who informs them that he has died, having taken his own life. He may be dead, but there is something else alive in the Hotel, something determined that the Psychics wont discover Toulon's secrets.
The actors are all good, but its the murderous mannequins that are the real stars of the film. They are all excellently animated, and theres much fun to be had as they dispose of their human enemies. My particular favourite is Ms Leech who vomits leeches onto her victims body, draining them of blood.
Having praised the film, I must add that I feel it is a tad overrated, and not the classic many hail it as. Very enjoyable all the same.
The DVD release I am reviewing is excellent, with extras including a making of documentary. I give the film a solid 3 out of 5
In a pre titles sequence we see Puppet Master Andre Toulon take his own life, as assassins approach his room, but not before he has hidden his magical puppets in a hidden panel.
Then the story turns to the present day, where four psychics have been summoned by a fifth Neil Gallagher, to the same Hotel where Toulon died. It seems they have all been taking part in research into Toulon's secrets of animating his puppets. When they arrive, they are greeted by Gallagher's wife, who informs them that he has died, having taken his own life. He may be dead, but there is something else alive in the Hotel, something determined that the Psychics wont discover Toulon's secrets.
The actors are all good, but its the murderous mannequins that are the real stars of the film. They are all excellently animated, and theres much fun to be had as they dispose of their human enemies. My particular favourite is Ms Leech who vomits leeches onto her victims body, draining them of blood.
Having praised the film, I must add that I feel it is a tad overrated, and not the classic many hail it as. Very enjoyable all the same.
The DVD release I am reviewing is excellent, with extras including a making of documentary. I give the film a solid 3 out of 5
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terrible acting, awful script, no gore, no suspense.
Before I begin this review of Puppetmaster I want you to know that I am a huge horror fan.
I am a collector, anything from 1930 to the present day. Read more
I am a collector, anything from 1930 to the present day. Read more
Published 19 days ago by Colonel Decker
Puppet master
I bought this because it was a blast from the past. They don't make them like this anymore! The movies special effects are brilliant as there are no cgi computer crap added!
Published 1 month ago by Don
Awful film!
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Truely awful film! I expected it to be cheesey since its a 1980s horror but its so laughable! Read more
Truely awful film! I expected it to be cheesey since its a 1980s horror but its so laughable! Read more
Published on 8 Mar 2010 by S. Jones
If you meet Ms. Leech, you should insist that she use mouth wash
She's perfect...gorgeous face, great figure, porcelain skin, raven hair down her back. She has only one flaw. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2007 by C. O. DeRiemer
Just Good Fun!
I watched this film in an edited form when I was younger and wasn't too impressed but saw it again recently and really enjoyed it. The film does have some originality about it. Read more
Published on 23 July 2004 by Mark Wayman
why weren't 4,5,7,8 like this
puppet master and other killer dolls or puppet related films have always been my favorite type filmmwhen i first saw this in the movies i have been hooked on the series all the... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2003 by "kathy8915"
why weren't 4,5,7,8 like this
puppet master and other killer dolls or puppet related films have always been my favorite type filmmwhen i first saw this in the movies i have been hooked on the series all the... Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2003 by "kathy8915"
A classic...
This well crafted little horror film is a classic by today's standards. Followed by numerous sequels, the original remains the best one. Read more
Published on 1 April 2002 by alamsami@yahoo.com
The first original Puppet Master film-outstanding
This is the first of 7 Puppet Master films on DVD I dont know if they are all coming to the UK because I bought the boxed set in America, these films have been deleted on video for... Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2000
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