Puppet Master II
A paranormal investigation at an old hotel unleashes Toulon's murderous puppets in a gory cult-horror sequel powered by stop-motion menace.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- campy
- macabre
- gory
- late night horror marathon
- cult movie night
What critics said
Critics regarded it as an adequate but gory sequel whose stop-motion puppet effects would satisfy genre fans.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Toulon's puppets collect brain tissue from human victims while functioning as the film's supernatural agents.
Andre Toulon focuses on Carolyn because she resembles his long-dead wife, connecting desire, memory, and animation.
The production prominently uses stop-motion puppet effects for the animated figures, a feature highlighted in the critical reception.
The paranormal researchers visit the old hotel, which serves as the central site of the puppet attacks and investigation.
Films like Puppet Master II, and why
Puppet Master
supernatural horror, miniature killers, and practical creature effects
Demonic Toys
campy supernatural horror centered on animated objects and escalating gore
Dolls
cult horror blending occult mythology, stop-motion effects, and violent set pieces
Movie Details
- Director
- David Allen
- Release Date
- 1990-02-07
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (225)
Cast
- Elizabeth Maclellan
- Collin Bernsen
- Steve Welles
- Greg Webb
- Charlie Spradling
- Jeff Celentano
- Nita Talbot
- Sage Allen
- George Buck Flower
- Sean Ryan
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Puppet Master II about?
- A paranormal investigation at an old hotel unleashes Toulon's murderous puppets in a gory cult-horror sequel powered by stop-motion menace.
- What is Puppet Master II like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Puppet Master II as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Puppet Master II violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Puppet Master II as graphic.
- What did critics think of Puppet Master II?
- Critics regarded it as an adequate but gory sequel whose stop-motion puppet effects would satisfy genre fans.
- Which films are like Puppet Master II?
- Films with a similar feel include Puppet Master, Demonic Toys, and Dolls.
- How long is Puppet Master II?
- Puppet Master II runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch Puppet Master II?
- In United States, Puppet Master II streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel.
