---
title: "Retro Puppetmaster"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/retro-puppetmaster-1999"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 26960
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 4.2
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Retro Puppetmaster (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/retro-puppetmaster-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Retro Puppetmaster is a film first released in 1999. Catalogued under Horror.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A peaceful puppeteer in pre-WWI Paris confronts a sorcerer wielding stolen life-magic."

### Why Watch
- Atmospheric turn-of-the-century Paris setting
- Unusual mix of puppetry and supernatural horror

### Caveats & Content Note
- Direct-to-video production limits polish
- PG-13 rating curtails graphic intensity
- Tone & Suitability: The PG-13 horror offers spooky supernatural themes suitable for teen-plus viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: period, occult, creepy, direct-to-video

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/retro-puppetmaster-1999#watch.

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Retro Puppetmaster released?
It was released in the United States on November 9, 1999.

### Q: What is the film’s runtime?
The film runs about 1 hour and 20 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the movie?
It was directed by David DeCoteau, credited as Joseph Tennent.

### Q: Who wrote the screenplay?
The screenplay was written by Charles Band, Benjamin Carr and David Schmoeller.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
It received a PG-13 rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Retro Puppetmaster — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/26960)
- [Retro Puppet Master - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retro_Puppet_Master)

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