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About 95% of the Puppet shots were patched together from other Puppet Master movies. This produces the interesting effect of having someone from the present chatting face to face with a puppet in 1940's Germany. Did they think we wouldn't notice? It just shows you what these film makers think of their audience.

Then there's the scene in which Tunnler drills a guy between the legs. Where are the guys hands? Flailing around! I think I see a way out of this. Pick up the puppet that is drilling into your balls!

Idiocy. This was the beginning of Full Moon's death.

Okay, who the hell is this Doctor Magrew and what ever happened to Rick Myers? Just because Rick wins against the forces of Sutec, doesn't meant he series of movies is over. There is always new evil a foot. Plus did the Puppets turn against him or what? Where did this Doctor Magrew come from? How did he learn that the Puppets could movie on their own? Why did Charles Band stop working on the Puppet Master series, what happened to the promised Puppet Wars? These are questions I want answers to. As for the curse of the Puppet Master, it takes forever to get going, you barely see any of the puppets in the movie, it's mostly about Tank. But still it's not totally a waste a time I give it 7 STARS to the series, but fans of the series will be disappointed. Charles please get your Puppets back!

Based totally on the interesting looking cover I saw, I decided to see this movie. I had not seen any of the previous sequels, so I started from scratch. It starts out strange as a man is burning something and tells whatever it is that he was sorry. This man turns out to be Dr. Magrew, an old tinkering man that appears to be a scientist or something. There are these dolls, strange looking ones that move by themselves. One with a knife, a top's head, pinhead, and a cowboy with six arms. I assumed that they were evil, but they only seemed to kill humans that seemingly deserved to die. Two sheriffs and a bully were the victims. The most evil of the beings turns out to be Dr. Magrew who is turning an innocent man named "Tank" into some puppet. Jane Magrew is also innocent and for some reason loves the "Pinhead" doll. This doll loves her more than the human Tank whom she falls in love with. A very strange ending as Tank's anger gets the best of him with Dr. Magrew receiving his wrath. Poor Jane just survives but with many questions to answer with all the dead bodies laying around her house. If you like strange then this film is for you.

Curse is a standalone movie, which is part of the problem. You got this wacked out scientist who got hold of Toulon's puppets, and who obligingly let him know they're alive and willing to help him. Why they're willing to (initially) kill for him isn't clear.

George Peck's off-key performance is another problem: he acts like a thirty-year old in bad aging makeup. Maybe he is 60-70 like he is supposed to be, but he looks and acts really odd. And why does he have a 25 year old daughter?!?

There are very few people to like here, which also hurts. The romantic leads are vaguely sympathetic, but the scientist, the obnoxious town sheriff, the local town bully, etc., are all very unlikeable, making them slaughter-fodder.

The worst problem though, is the end. The movie just...stops. run credits! Whaaatt? Who knows. Catch the sequel, #7, when it comes out, I guess.

The uninteresting human characters mean that the puppets have to hold center stage. They're pretty much relegated to the odd gory slaughter or two, though. Even they seem somewhat confused as to what their motives are here. Jester and Leech Woman are relegated to the background as always, Blaze is missing (despite, as noted, his appearance in the opening credits), and the only new puppet we get is the new TV/Tank puppet, which appears for about 30 seconds at the end of the movie.

Definitely the weakest entry in the Puppet Master series. Even at the worse of time, the others in the series have had something to contribute. But Curse... just hangs there with nothing to support it or recommend it.

After not being terribly impressed by the last two additions to the franchise, I wasn't expecting all that much from "Curse" and this was a blessing disguise. I found David DeCoteau's sequel somewhat a step-down in quality (which at times looked very second-rate), but probably a little more enjoyable if a tad creative in its story (despite a silly script, unintentionally humorous plotting and an abrupt ending). While still being one of the weakest, it skipped that childish feel of the recent ventures… to only deliver on the nasty and gory quota with its nightmarish details (resembling the tone of the original features), but while the jolts and cruelty is there it seemed to meander on its characters interactions and the constant mystery surrounding a disappearance, which is rather predictable to figure out. The puppets have always been the stars and that's nothing new here, as the creations are well-used despite some obvious stock footage from other features. The uncanny appearances and personalities come through, although some are underused; The Jester and especially Leech woman. However there are plenty of images of the puppets cementing how they are best of pals. DeCoteau's practical direction is raw and threadbare, but there's a lyrical guidance that shows in some atmospheric visuals. Most of the performances are particularly lousy and over-enthusiastic, but Emily Harrison seems to be an exception to the trend.

I rent horror flicks all the time, the campier the better, even such stinkers like Blood Diner... but this... I think that if they had used this film on Alex DeLarge in A Clockwork Orange, he would have gone homicidal again. Full Moon begins to crash and burn, leading to the ultimate craphole, Puppet Master Retro. The kills are so retarded, and at the end, which made me wish to commit suicide... Tank spends the whole movie carving this puppet out of wood, when he is transferred into it, there's a TV screen? And a laser? Did I miss something? And then the way he zaps the scientist... I've seen better special effects in the Power Rangers tv show. What I realized is that if you read the back of this video box, it tells you the whole story... Seriously, the whole thing. Damn you to hell for making this movie, Full Moon, and may God have mercy on your souls.

"Curse of the Puppet Master" is a very good entry into the series. It takes time to develop its characters and provide some good suspense. The body count is fairly low too. It is truly a good horror movie, and that is why the abruptness of the ending is very shocking--you get into it, and then BAM, it's over. Still, a good movie.

This was not one of their best movie for puppet master and why was it called Curse of the Puppet Master if the curse didn't even happened but at the end. And why was this movie rated R, because only one person did in a not so bloody way and not so much cursing in this movie. And what bothered me the most was two things, one was why was their a doll under that girl, it was a useless scene that needed to be deleted. And why was that old guy trying to get his worker in a toy, up to know I don't understand both of those things. Al I'm saying is don't make more Puppet Master movies because after part 4 if was boring, stupid, and pointless.

This One is the 2nd best installment in The Puppet Master Series. Unlike the First Five, this one is not hard to come across. So go rent it! I Liked this one because it Focused on The Puppet Master (Unlike Parts 4 & 5)I also Liked it because of the Fact That Mr.Tough Guy got....Nevermind. I also Enjoyed the way that the ending was Such a Twist. I mean, Who Would have thought that all along th....I won't spoil it for others. Also Recommended for fans of The Puppet Master Series: Slumber Party Massacre, Child's Play, Halloween, "The Hannibal Lector Series", Friday the 13th(Can' Wait for Jason X to come out), and Leprechaun.

Dr. Magrew (George Peck) strives to give human attributes to expertly crafted wooden puppets. Emily Harrison who plays Jane Magrew is the bright spot of the movie. But the puppets themselves are the real stars. The killer puppets do away with the bad guys. The action scenes are good, but there are too few to get excited about. Even with the finale slamming the door on you; this mild horror movie is still fun to watch.

Peck is less animated than the puppets. Also starring are Michael Guerin, Josh Green and Jason Dean Booher.

Curse of the Puppet Master takes a very different turn from the rest of the series, which for many is a bad thing - I have to agree as it does not fit chronologically anywhere in the original story...

Another notable thing that may upset many fans is the amount of footage from previous movies that has been used to cut down on the budget... Sadly, where this is done it is VERY noticeable and it does ruin the immersion in the story.

With that said, it is far from a terrible film but has marked a new direction which has upset long standing fans... My guess is they could not get a good enough script for a true Sequel or the cast were not willing to come back after Puppet Master V.

Either way, this is a new story arc in itself.

A doctor has now taken possession of Andre Toulon's puppets and seeks to recreate the work that his predecessor had done, but the opening scenes suggest all is not well.

While the change of story arc is unwelcome (If you wanted to fit this movie in Chronologically, it would appear somewhere early on as Leech is still alive...) the overall quality is good and the acting is actually better than some of the rest.

Joss Green who pays 'Tank' is brilliant in his role, which makes it surprising that he has not had more roles overall - He has the potential for great things... I could really see him in an Avengers role.

So, yes - if you were expecting a continuing story - Afraid you will be disappointed, but the new story arc has some sufficiently dark turns to get the nerves tingling!

(I was going to skip this one)

This movie is a stand alone movie in the series, is not connected to the last two movies or the others,

Is brand new master and this as a New plot, A scientist attempts to master the art of transferring people's souls into puppets.

I didn't think it was too bad but i liked the Idea of the plot, it's brought some freshness to the series, it felt like the Puppet as some of Creep factor back.

There were some very bloody moment in this, which was not bad, I felt same as all the other in this series, another Average movie

The acting was not that good at all from some of the cast and some were bearable

5 out of 10

The Puppet Master series is comprised of really awful movies featuring really cool puppets. The puppets, who sometimes are shown moving in stop-motion animation (very cool), are neat little killers each with their own little gimmick. The series' best entry was part three ("Toulon's Revenge"), but the following two installments were undeniably terrible, so it should've come as no surprise that I hated this, the most recent film and sixth part of the series.

Despite the fact that this is directed by the same guy who directed part three (the best) and was edited by J.R. Bookwalter (I've never seen it, but apparently his film "The Dead Next Door" is pretty good) it is really, really boring. The characters are uninspired, the sets are run of the mill, and the killings are non-existent (despite one okay moment when Tunneler drilled a guy in the crotch. I guess the only good part of the movie was inspired by America's Funniest Home Videos).

Worst of all, the puppets hardly ever make an appearance, and when they do they are obviously being held up by just-out-of-the-frame stage hands. There's hardly ANY stop-motion animation. I was also disappointed that Torch, one of the cooler puppets, was not in the film, even though he appeared in the credit sequence (which was a montage of footage from the previous movies).

In short: Don't see this movie. It stinks!

A little random entry in the Puppet Master series with a 'gentle giant' gas station attendant Robert 'Tank' being offered a job for Dr. Magrew mirroring the work of Andre Toulon. George Peck who plays Magrew is fairly similar to the original Puppet Master (William Hickey). Anyway, Magrew daughter, pretty Jane (Emily Harrison) falls in love with Tank while Magrew wants to use him not only in recreating the dolls of Toulon but also more literally in his quest to create a range of 'perfect human puppets'. Of course Jane wouldn't want Tank to be used in this way and perhaps neither do our lovable puppet friends...

Well made film, directed by David DeCoteau. Fairly tame (except for a few scenes of Tunneller) but fun and a pleasant aside from the main series tale of Toulon's plight and his puppets adventures. Entertaining.

I must admit, I never watch the rest of the series except this one and the seventh installment. I have chance to watched "Retro Puppet Master" first than "Curse of the Puppet Master". From my opinion the "Retro Puppet Master" is very-very lame and I barely have any interesting to watch "Curse of the Puppet Master", but I give it a try and I surprised that it still could amuse me in a fun-watch.

The plot tells us about a puppet-artist, Dr. Magrew (George Peck) hired Robert 'Tank' Winsley (Josh Green) to work to him. Dr. Megrew have a live-action dolls as his main attraction. Meanwhile Tank himself is begin to raise an affection to Dr. Megrew daughter, Jane (Emily Harrison). Unbeknownst to Tank, Dr. Megrew have a hidden agenda to him. The oblivious Jane herself find a broken doll that she believes that it used to be her father previous assistant. Things are getting worse when some murders is committed.

Despite the slow pace it has, "Curse of the Puppet Master" manage to make us as the audiences to keep seating on our seat just want to know how is the end. The killing scenes is gory enough. The tension is builds well. The dramatic aspect is decently views. In general, "Curse of the Puppet Master" is a little horror flick, but definitely worth to watch.

6/10

I love the Puppet Master series, partially because the little dudes always kill off the bad guys. I don't know of many horror flicks that go like that. Number 6 in the series was too short and abrupt (not only that, the puppets themselves had very little air time). Despite these details however, I think the movie was pretty dang good.

This could of been a great movie if they gives us a better to ending but nope just when it was started to get good boom went to credits which made this a not good movie.

I love puppets, and the release of Civil War has gotten me once again thinking about long-form storytelling and all it has to offer. If you haven't seen any of the Puppetmaster movies, I'd recommend starting with this one.

Returning home from college, a student and her father bring a local sculptor to work for them in their museum that houses a special group of puppets yet when he becomes implicated in a series of murders around town they recruit the puppets to put an end to the danger.

There's some good stuff here that really helps the film. One of the better features here is the fact that there's a return to the original puppets after introducing either new ones or different designs for the classics. This is something to appreciate, and it gives the film a more natural slot with the rest of the series pitted back with its familiar assortment of puppets who get to engage in their familiar antics. The stronger rating definitely comes into play here, making it much more graphic and violent by really letting loose at times with some solid action scenes throughout. The initial scenes of them conducting their revenge during a raging thunderstorm as they sneak around makes for a solid Gothic set-piece before unleashing the nice gore, the revenge section at the end which is justified due to the murders in the museum and comes off as wholly satisfying considering. Likewise, there's also the fun to be had of the storyline about his slowly bring corrupted towards becoming a puppet, from the rather freaky dreams of him slowly being turned into a human puppet with the broken wooden legs or the chest cavity made of clock parts that goes hand-in-hand with the revelation to be found in the second half. Coupled with the great puppet work here, this one wasn't as bad as it easily could've been. There are a few problems with this one that does manage to keep it down. The main issue is the fact that their relationship with the dolls being in their possession makes no sense, as this one has no scene of the elder passing on the secrets to the next generation or even give any knowledge they know how the dolls came to life to begin with. There's more emphasis on getting the structure right, meaning that it has more significance than the formula which brings them to life, a stark contrast from the others and something that should've been addressed. There's also how easily the newcomer takes to the revelation that they're alive, merely acknowledging it and then dismissing it, getting to the main crux of the story easier but also pointing out the flaw in the pacing. As is usual, the short time means that it plays cruel tricks on the pacing, as the police investigations with the friends, the first dinnertime meal and the scene in the postal office go on for too long to beat a simple idea to death, but there's the ending, which just comes out of nowhere and then it's over, when it should've been stretched out a little more. These here hold the film down.

Rated R: Graphic Violence and Language.

Transfering souls (or whatever essence you think is inside humans) into dolls is not a new idea. It's kinda new for the Puppet Master series maybe, but yeah been there done that. And done a lot better. That is Puppet Master in general and the idea if we want to be specific.

This may be one of the weaker entries (although others may argue that it never had a high point, entry number 12 still out in the open and any further entries that may come after that), but it defines the legacy of it all. And legacy is just another entry of it the whole thing ... Great puppetry and nice special effects overall, if you are into that kind of thing

Despite the film's logline, his intentions are not clear until the very end. The entire film we see the scientist (George Peck) have Robert (Josh Green) cut and carve little wood blocks, but we actually never see the end result.

This is the film that rebooted the franchise, which still continues to this day. This installment is not so much about the puppets, but instead more about the 'dummy boy' Robert, who steals the show. The plot is more solid than the other Puppet Master films, and I enjoyed this film more than the previous installments. In fact, this would hold pretty well as a film on its own and not part of the franchise, especially also since it is a completely new storyline. George Peck was also rather good as the scientist.

Pity the film had such an abrupt ending...

It's an absolute shame, I tell you! Full Moon had things going so well for Puppet Master; Puppet Master 5, I thought, was a satisfying B-budget film with loads of fun to offer. Then, Full Moon's contract with Paramount ended, and the studio became independent. This, I believe, is to blame for the tragedy that is Curse of the Puppet Master.

It has been said that a good thriller is like a roller coaster; you're taken on a ride that excites you, has several surprises up its sleeve, and doesn't slow until it stops. I would use a different comparison with #6: "Curse" is like the first 30 seconds of a roller coaster; it climbs and climbs up to the top, then plummets to disaster terrifyingly quickly.

This film saddens me, because it could have been the best in the series. All of the actors are good in their roles, and a visible amount of effort was put into the script-work. For the first 50 minutes of this 80-minute-long movie, you think that this film is going to be a step up for Full Moon. Then, with the first murder in the picture, you see the tragedy as it strikes. This is because, terribly enough,the worst element of this puppets' escapade is the puppets themselves!

I don't know what Full Moon was thinking; for the first 50 minutes of the film, the puppets are mostly stock footage from previous films. Lazy, to be sure, but it soon becomes clear that this is better than the alternative; when we are forced to see new footage of the puppets, we are shown renditions that look like Barbie dolls being worked by hand. The walking sequences, which are supposed to involve shoulder movement and something betraying life, are the worst: no effort was put into making our puppets look alive. What's worse, there are actual technical lapses in which the rods by which the puppets are (barely) moved are not just visible, but take center stage! Who was responsible for this rape of our once-beloved puppets?!

I won't complain anymore, at least not in front of you. It just saddens me how far the puppets manage to sink their own movie here, just by being there. If they had been better made, this could have been the best entry in the Puppet Master franchise. But they're not, and because of it, this is perhaps the worst film yet in the series. Cursed indeed.

Watching the movie we can all tell it's recycled, that's the most I will say of that, so now I'll start.

The first five movies had continuity, even if the third was a prequel, the first five movies all made sense in the end. Andre Toulon fled Berlin during WWII and found himself at Bodega Bay Inn where he has hidden the puppets and that's where they have been even when they got a new puppet master, Rick Myers.

The movies showed little to no flaws in story (other than six-shooter not existing for one & two) which is confusing as to where this movie takes place. Leech Lady is "featured" in this film (playing no role what-so-ever) which would place it between one and two. Now this is my question, how did the puppets get to, wherever this takes place, back to Bodega Bay?

The story was rather predictable from watching the first two scenes (other than the love story, that wasn't necessary) but they could have thrown in some more deaths, there was only four which they squeezed in the last 30 minutes.

Director: David DeCoteau. Actors: Good looking muscular boys (not men) and one female. Tank was shown in his skivvies three times through the movie and one other actor was gonna bust-a-nut while working out. They probably spent all their animation of the puppets having Tank pillow fight with the puppets. Later editing they must have taken a vote to burn the footage and pledge never to speak what they saw. Distraught, David DeCoteau slapped a fake director name wanting his puppet pillow fight.

Six-shooter lasso was cool, I added a fourth star just for that.

this movie sucks and is in no mean entertaining. the only cool thing is the killer puppets!! and the creepy music. i hardly know the names of the characters because they were barely mentioned.

the horrible plot: a country boy working at a gas station starts working for a puppet master while Toulon(the puppet master) plans to turn the boy into a puppet. the acting is outrageously pitiful. the boy seems half asleep throughout the movie. it is not scary! spare yourself the 90 minutes and watch a good movie. avoid at all costs. this movie is so boring too. i don't know how/why i finished it. it looks so good on the DVD cover but it is so bad. i hated it.1/10. i haven't seen any other movies in this series but i'm sure they are somewhat better. at least waist your time on those or good horror movies like Clownhouse by Victor Salva.

Rated R for Some Strong Violence/Gore and for Some Language

Honestly, I have no idea what Gregory Peck was thinking when he decided to make this incredibly awful movie. Now I have seen ALL of the Puppet Master movies and besides the first and third episodes the rest were pretty much crap.It's interesting however to see the Puppets start out as evil slayers for their master Andre Toulon, but then become more as heroes fighting evil in the 3rd & 4th movies. Still, this movie is just plain BAD. The acting is horrible and the little bit of special effects is below "B" movie quality stuff. I'm not even going to go through what the movie is about, as other reviewers have already explained it. So much more could have been done with this series. Instead of it advancing to higher standard, it has actually sank way below what we'd expect. Stay far away from this movie. If you must see it, definitely rent it for the cheapest price possible. You've been warned though.