Retro Puppet Master
Andre Toulon, living a peaceful life as a puppeteer in pre-WWI Paris, encounters the renegade sorcerer Afzel, who has stolen the mysterious secrets of life from the dark god Sutekh.
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Plot Summary
A group of young adults are invited to a secluded mansion for a weekend retreat, unaware that they are to be sacrifices for a dark ritual. They soon discover that the ancient Puppet Master is alive and plans to use their life force to achieve immortality. The group must fight for survival against the sinister puppet and its master.
Critical Reception
Retro Puppet Master is a low-budget horror film that received generally negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It is often criticized for its weak script, predictable plot, and uninspired direction. While it caters to fans of the Puppet Master franchise, it is not considered a high point in the series.
What Reviewers Say
- Lacks the scares and creativity of earlier installments.
- The story is convoluted and difficult to follow.
- Special effects and acting are unconvincing.
Google audience: Google user reviews are scarce for this specific installment, but general sentiment for films of this nature suggests audiences found it to be a forgettable entry in the horror genre, with some appreciating the continuity for franchise fans but lamenting the overall quality.
Fun Fact
This film is the seventh installment in the Puppet Master franchise and serves as a prequel, attempting to explain the origins of the Puppet Master character.
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