Puppet Master X: Axis Rising
Puppet Master X: Axis Rising

Movie spotlight

Puppet Master X: Axis Rising

2012
Movie
88 min
English

After foiling a plan to blow up an American arms plant, Danny and Beth quickly find that one of Toulon's puppets has been kidnapped by the Nazis, and his life-giving serum has been synthesized to create a master race of unstoppable soldiers.

Insights

IMDb4.2/10
Director: Charles BandGenres: Horror, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In 1939 Berlin, a young Nazi occultist discovers the secrets to animating Toulon's murderous puppets. He uses them to aid the Third Reich's war effort, but the puppets develop their own agenda. Meanwhile, a gifted young scientist is developing his own mechanical marvels to fight back against the Nazi regime.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its low budget, repetitive plot, and inconsistent tone. While some appreciated the continuation of the Puppet Master franchise, many found it to be a weak entry with uninspired effects and direction.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a weak script and uninspired special effects.

  • Despite its premise, it fails to deliver compelling horror or action.

  • Repetitive plot elements and low production values detract from the viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reception was largely negative, with many viewers citing the film's lack of originality and poor execution as major drawbacks. The low budget was frequently mentioned as a significant limitation.

Fun Fact

This film was released direct-to-video and is part of the long-running Puppet Master series created by Charles Band, which began in 1989.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review