
Tourist Trap(1979)
After their car breaks down, a group of young travelers find themselves stranded at a roadside museum run by the enigmatic Mr. Slausen and populated by his collection of life-like wax mannequins.


“Evil comes in all sizes.”
After being contacted by their mysterious former colleague, four psychics arrive at a secluded hotel where they are stalked by a group of murderous puppets.

Paul Le Mat
Alex Whitaker

William Hickey
Andre Toulon

Irene Miracle
Dana Hadley

Jimmie F. Skaggs
Neil Gallagher
Robin Frates
Megan Gallagher
Matt Roe
Frank Forrester

Kathryn O'Reilly
Carlissa Stamford

Mews Small
Theresa

Barbara Crampton
Woman at Carnival
David Boyd
Man at Carnival
Puppetmaster is a horror, fantasy, science fiction film released in 1989 exploring themes of puppet, murder, old dark house, dark fairy tale, mysticism. Directed by David Schmoeller, it stars Paul Le Mat, William Hickey, Irene Miracle. After being contacted by their mysterious former colleague, four psychics arrive at a secluded hotel where they are stalked by a group of murderous puppets.
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