Curse of the Puppet Master
1998, English. Directed by David DeCoteau.
...The human experiment.
Andre Toulon's diminutive assassins take up residence at The House of Marvels, a traveling doll circus run by Dr. Magrew, who has been trying to create a living doll of his own with little success.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- David DeCoteauDirector
- George PeckDr. Magrew / Puppet Master
- Emily HarrisonJane Magrew
- Josh GreenRobert 'Tank' Winsley
- Michael GuerinJoey Carp
- Michael SollenbergerStation Owner
- Marc NewburgerArt Cooney
- Scott BoyerLarry
- Jason Dean BooherPogo
- Robert DonavanSherrif Garvey
- Jason-Shane ScottDeputy Wayburn
- William Frederick KnightMedical Examiner
- Patrick ThomasShipping Agent
Details
- Released
- 26 May 1998
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Neal Marshall Stevens
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Watch before Curse of the Puppet Master
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
Puppetmaster
1989 · 5.8/10
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Puppet Master II
1990 · 6.0/10
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Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge
1992 · 6.4/10
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Puppet Master 4
1993 · 5.5/10
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Puppet Master 5
1994 · 5.0/10
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What comes next in the series.
Retro Puppetmaster
1999 · 4.2/10
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Puppet Master: The Legacy
2003 · 3.5/10
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Puppet Master: Axis of Evil
2010 · 4.6/10
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Puppet Master X: Axis Rising
2012 · 4.3/10
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Puppet Master: Axis Termination
2017 · 4.9/10
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Curse of the Puppet Master: quick answers
What should I watch before Curse of the Puppet Master?
Watch Puppet Master II (1990), Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge (1992), Puppet Master 4 (1993), and Puppet Master 5 (1994) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after Curse of the Puppet Master?
Next in the series: Retro Puppetmaster (1999), Puppet Master: The Legacy (2003), and Puppet Master: Axis of Evil (2010).
Is Curse of the Puppet Master worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.5/10 from 128 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Curse of the Puppet Master?
Curse of the Puppet Master runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
Does Curse of the Puppet Master have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Curse of the Puppet Master. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Curse of the Puppet Master parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Curse of the Puppet Master is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Curse of the Puppet Master on?
Curse of the Puppet Master is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Full Moon in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Curse of the Puppet Master?
If you liked Curse of the Puppet Master, try Puppet Master II, Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge, Puppetmaster.
Who directed Curse of the Puppet Master?
Curse of the Puppet Master (1998) was directed by David DeCoteau and stars George Peck, Emily Harrison, Josh Green.