Puppet Master 4
A young artificial-intelligence researcher finds protection from murderous gremlins in a case of supernatural puppets.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- creepy
- campy
- amused
- late night horror marathon
- cult movie night
What critics said
Critics found the sequel uneven and confusing, while acknowledging that its artfully designed puppets retain an uncanny visual appeal.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The living puppets are the central visual attraction, combining toy-like scale with disturbing movement and appearance.
The puppet characters oppose the gremlin-like creatures and protect the scientist rather than serving as straightforward villains.
The mysterious case, Toulon, and the returning puppet master mythology initiate and organize the conflict.
The film's supernatural antagonists and puppets are presented through tangible creature and puppet designs rather than purely abstract threats.
Films like Puppet Master 4, and why
Puppet Master
supernatural horror centered on animate puppets and practical creature effects
Demonic Toys
cult horror sequel using uncanny toys, miniature figures, and darkly comic monster action
Dolls
killer toy horror with practical effects and a playful but creepy tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Jeff Burr
- Release Date
- 1993-11-24
- Runtime
- 79 min
- Rating
- 5.6 / 10 (149)
Cast
- Gordon Currie
- Chandra West
- Ash Adams
- Teresa Hill
- Guy Rolfe
- Felton Perry
- Stacie Randall
- Michael Shamus Wiles
- Dan Zukovic
- Albert Band
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 4 about?
- A young artificial-intelligence researcher finds protection from murderous gremlins in a case of supernatural puppets.
- What is Puppet Master 4 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Puppet Master 4 as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Puppet Master 4 violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Puppet Master 4 as graphic.
- What did critics think of Puppet Master 4?
- Critics found the sequel uneven and confusing, while acknowledging that its artfully designed puppets retain an uncanny visual appeal.
- Which films are like Puppet Master 4?
- Films with a similar feel include Puppet Master, Demonic Toys, and Dolls.
- How long is Puppet Master 4?
- Puppet Master 4 runs 79 minutes.
- Where can I watch Puppet Master 4?
- In United States, Puppet Master 4 streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel.
