Puppet Master (film)

Puppet Master
Theatrical release poster
Directed byDavid Schmoeller
Written byKenneth J. Hall
Joseph G. Collodi
Produced byHope Perello
Charles Band
StarringPaul Le Mat
Jimmie F. Skaggs
Irene Miracle
Robin Frates
Barbara Crampton
William Hickey
CinematographySergio Salvati
Edited byThomas Meshelski
Music byRichard Band
Production
company
Distributed byParamount Home Video
Release date
  • October 12, 1989 (1989-10-12)
Running time
90 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$400,000

Puppet Master (also titled The Puppet Master and Puppetmaster) is a 1989 American horror film written by Charles Band and Kenneth J. Hall, and directed by David Schmoeller. The film stars Paul Le Mat, Irene Miracle, Matt Roe and Kathryn O'Reilly as psychics who are plotted against by a former colleague, using puppets animated by an Egyptian spell.

Originally intended for summer 1989 theatrical release, before being released on home video the following September, Puppet Master was ultimately pushed to a direct-to-video release on October 12, 1989, as Band felt this was likely to be more financially successful than the theatrical market. It was very popular and has since developed a large cult following, and an extensive franchise.