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Curse of the Puppet Master (1998): Cast & Plot

Curse of the Puppet Master (1998) movie poster

Curse of the Puppet Master is a 1998 horror thriller directed by David DeCoteau, starring George Peck as Dr. Magrew / Puppet Master, Emily Harrison and Michael Guerin. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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Curse of the Puppet Master (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
David DeCoteau
Genres
Horror , Thriller , Sci-Fi
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Curse of the Puppet Master About?

The premise of Curse of the Puppet Master without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

The Human Experiment: Andre Toulon's tiny assassin puppets find a new home at The House of Marvels, a traveling doll circus overseen by Dr. Magrew, who persistently strives to bring his own doll to life but has achieved only limited success.

Curse of the Puppet Master Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • exercising
  • drill
  • strangulation
  • murder of a police officer
  • strapped to table
  • evil toy
  • man wears underwear
  • weightlifting
  • evil puppet
  • supernatural power
  • puppet
  • bully
+26 more
  • puppet master
  • waking up from a nightmare
  • gas station
  • tripping someone
  • 1990s
  • genital mutilation
  • broken nose
  • bare chested male
  • sixth part
  • death
  • evil doll
  • attempted strangulation
  • murder
  • sheriff
  • nightmare
  • nightmare becomes reality
  • mechanic
  • gore
  • evil sheriff
  • deputy sheriff
  • corrupt sheriff
  • bully comeuppance
  • attempted rape
  • sequel
  • independent film
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

Curse of the Puppet Master Cast & Characters

George Peck leads the cast as Dr. Magrew / Puppet Master, with Emily Harrison as Jane Magrew and Michael Guerin as Joey Carp. Directed by David DeCoteau; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Curse of the Puppet Master

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From the director

More from David DeCoteau

More films directed by David DeCoteau: The Wrong Obsession, Make or Bake Christmas, A Nanny to Die For and Million Dollar Lethal Listing.

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Plot

Curse of the Puppet Master Plot Summary

What happens in Curse of the Puppet Master from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens at the House of Marvels, a doll museum, where Dr. Magrew stuffs something into a crate, then drives into the woods and sets it on fire, leaving a cryptic sense of purpose hanging in the air. The scene quickly shifts to the quiet aftermath of this act, hinting at a deeper obsession with creation and control that will steer the story.

Full summary

The whole story of Curse of the Puppet Master, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Curse of the Puppet Master?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of Dr. Magrew's daughter?

Cars

Cars in Curse of the Puppet Master

4 cars on screen, including the 1947 Willys Jeep Pickup Truck and the 1990 Ford Bronco.

  • 1947 Willys Jeep Pickup Truck in Curse of the Puppet Master 1947 Willys Jeep Pickup Truck Important role
  • 1990 Ford Bronco in Curse of the Puppet Master 1990 Ford Bronco Minor role
  • 1994 Ford Mustang in Curse of the Puppet Master 1994 Ford Mustang Minor role
  • 1986 Honda Civic in Curse of the Puppet Master 1986 Honda Civic Background role
Details

Curse of the Puppet Master Also Known As

17 alternative titles, including “Puppet Master 6: The Curse” and “Puppet Master 6: Curse of the Puppet Master”.

Also known as
  • Puppet Master 6: The Curse
  • Puppet Master 6: Curse of the Puppet Master
  • Puppet Master 6
  • Curse of the Puppet Master: The Human Experiment
  • Puppet Master VI: The Curse
  • Juguetes asesinos
  • Charles Band's Curse of the Puppet Master
  • Puppet Master 6: Curse
  • Puppet Master VI: Curse of the Puppet Master
  • Curse of the Puppetmaster - The Human Experiment
  • Puppet Master VI - Le Retour des Puppet Master
  • Władca lalek 6: Przekleństwo władcy lalek
+5 more
  • A Maldição dos Brinquedos
  • Проклятие хозяина марионеток
  • 魔偶奇谭6
  • La Maldición de la Marioneta
  • 조종자 6

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FAQ

Curse of the Puppet Master FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Curse of the Puppet Master, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Curse of the Puppet Master?

Curse of the Puppet Master runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Curse of the Puppet Master released?

Curse of the Puppet Master was released on May 26, 1998.

Who directed Curse of the Puppet Master?

Curse of the Puppet Master was directed by David DeCoteau.

More films by David DeCoteau

Who is in the cast of Curse of the Puppet Master?

Curse of the Puppet Master stars George Peck as Dr. Magrew / Puppet Master, Emily Harrison as Jane Magrew and Michael Guerin as Joey Carp, among 15 credited actors.

Does Curse of the Puppet Master have a post-credit scene?

No. Curse of the Puppet Master has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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