Puppet Master (film)

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Puppet Master
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	David Schmoeller
Written by	Kenneth J. Hall Joseph G. Collodi
Produced by	Hope Perello Charles Band
Starring	Paul Le Mat Jimmie F. Skaggs Irene Miracle Robin Frates Barbara Crampton William Hickey
Cinematography	Sergio Salvati
Edited by	Thomas Meshelski
Music by	Richard Band
Production company	Full Moon Pictures
Distributed by	Paramount Home Video
Release date	October 12, 1989 (1989-10-12)
Running time	90 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
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.