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Curse of the Puppet Master 1998

“...The human experiment.”

Status
Released
Runtime
78 minutes
Director
David DeCoteau
Network
Full Moon Entertainment
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 127 votes R Horror Released
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What is Curse of the Puppet Master?

Curse of the Puppet Master is a 1998 direct-to-video horror film directed by David DeCoteau and written by Benjamin Carr. The film was also released as Curse of the Puppet Master: The Human Experiment.

Type
Film
Year
1998
Status
Released
Runtime
78 minutes
Release date
May 26, 1998
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Full Moon Entertainment
Genres
Horror
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 4.6/10 from 127 votes
Episode runtime
~78 minutes
Status
Released
Network
Full Moon Entertainment
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Curse of the Puppet Master is a 1998 direct-to-video horror film directed by David DeCoteau and written by Benjamin Carr. The film was also released as Curse of the Puppet Master: The Human Experiment. The story features Andre Toulon's diminutive assassins taking up residence at The House of Marvels, a traveling doll circus run by Dr. Magrew. Dr. Magrew has been trying to create a living doll of his own with little success, and a scientist attempts to master the art of transferring people's souls into puppets. The production is classified in the horror genre and has a runtime of approximately one hour and eighteen to nineteen minutes, with a United States release date of May 26, 1998. The cast includes George Peck, Emily Harrison, Josh Green, and Michael Guerin.

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Should you watch it?

“A scientist attempts to master the art of transferring human souls into living puppets.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features the return of Andre Toulon's iconic diminutive assassins
  • Explores the dark premise of human-to-puppet soul transference
  • Offers a unique setting within a traveling doll circus
Keep in mind
  • The film holds a low critical approval rating of 29 percent on Rotten Tomatoes

Watch it if you are a completionist of the Puppet Master horror franchise.

This is a rated R horror film with a runtime of approximately 78 to 79 minutes.

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Where can I stream Curse of the Puppet Master?

The film is available to watch on Prime Video.

Is this film worth watching?

Critical reception is mixed, with a 29 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, so interest depends on your affinity for the franchise.

How long is the film?

The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 18 to 19 minutes.

Is this an essential episode in the series?

The film is a direct-to-video entry in the Puppet Master series, which may appeal to franchise fans interested in the recurring doll assassins.

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