Puppet
Lori Myers has no idea of the terrifying danger she attracts after accepting a gift from her husband Rick to celebrate their marriage. For the beautifully hand-crafted Russian puppet he buys in suburban New York contains a fortune in smuggled jewels from the fabled collection of the last Czar. Unknown to Rick, the Brighton Beach antique store is really a front for the deadly activities of the Russian Mafia. And Uilanov, their sadistic mob leader, wants the priceless treasure back in his possession at all costs. As sinister henchmen track down all recent newlyweds in the area and embark on a bloody killing spree, the couple enter their own private hell when dark secrets erupt from the forgotten mists of Lori's childhood. But fighting her personal demons is just one of the many menacing hazards Lori faces on a perilous journey packed with seat-edged suspense and shocking surprise.
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Plot Summary
A group of teenagers finds themselves terrorized by a malevolent puppet that seems to possess a sinister will of its own. As the killings escalate, they must uncover the dark origins of the puppet to have any hope of survival.
Critical Reception
Puppet (1999) is a low-budget horror film that received minimal critical attention upon its release. It is often characterized as a forgettable entry in the killer doll subgenre, with predictable scares and a lack of originality.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffers from poor acting and a derivative plot.
- Lacks the suspense and creativity to stand out in the horror genre.
- A forgettable B-movie experience.
Google audience: Audience reception is scarce, but available comments suggest a low level of satisfaction, with viewers finding the film uninspired and amateurish.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Hollywood, Florida.
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