Alex and three other gifted psychics are investigating rumors that the secret of life has been discovered by a master puppeteer. But they quickly uncover the secret of death in the form of five killer puppets. The first in the series of multiple sequels.

In the 1930s, a puppeteer summoned magical powers from ancient Egypt to bring his dolls to life. He then subsequently committed suicide. In the present, another suicide at the same Bodega Bay Hotel brings a group of psychics together to find and destroy the newly reanimated and murderous puppets.

Bodega Bay, the setting for "Puppetmaster," was also the setting for Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds."

Not to be confused with "The Puppetmaster," the 1993 Taiwanese film directed by Hou Hsiao-Hsien, who also directed "A City of Sadness."

Puppet effects by David Allen Productions.

Filming began December 1, 1989. Sound in Ultra-Stereo.

Released on video October 12, 1989.

DVD Features:

Region 0
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Additional Release Material:
Trailers
Behind-the-Scenes Bonus
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus

Paul Le Mat: 
Jimmie F. Scaggs: Actor/"Puppet Master"
Irene Miracle: American Actress
Robin Frates: Actress/"Man's Best..."
Barbara Crampton: Actress/"From Beyond"
William Hickey: American Actor

David Schmoeller: Director/Screenwriter