Curse of the Puppet Master (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1998, Curse of the Puppet Master is a horror film directed by David DeCoteau, running about 78 minutes. “Four years ago, the puppets of André Toulon vanished without a trace. Now the puppets have found a new home, and a new puppet master.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dr. Magrew, a small town operator of a doll museum, hires a local bullied mechanic, Robert "Tank" Winsley, to be his new assistant after seeing his talent with wood carving. Magrew soon introduces Robert to his living puppet collection, which once belonged to the infamous André Toulon, and enlists Robert's help in trying to create a living puppet of his own.
Who’s in it. Curse of the Puppet Master stars George Peck as Dr. Magrew / Puppet Master, Emily Harrison as Jane Magrew, Josh Green as Robert 'Tank' Winsley and Michael Guerin as Joey Carp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Curse of the Puppet Master has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Curse of the Puppet Master page.
If you liked it. Fans of Curse of the Puppet Master tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Curse of the Puppet Master (1998)?
- In US, Curse of the Puppet Master is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Full Moon Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Curse of the Puppet Master worth watching?
- Curse of the Puppet Master holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Curse of the Puppet Master?
- Curse of the Puppet Master stars George Peck, Emily Harrison, Josh Green, Michael Guerin and Michael Sollenberger.
- When was Curse of the Puppet Master released?
- Curse of the Puppet Master was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.