Puppet Master (2018): Cast & Plot
Puppet Master is a 2018 short fantasy film directed by Hanna Bergholm, starring Merja Pöyhönen as Woman / Puppet Manipulator and Jari Virman. It runs 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 15 min
- Director
- Hanna Bergholm
- Genre
- Fantasy
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Puppet Master About?
The premise of Puppet Master without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A woman seeking affection allows a man to transform her into a puppet in this fantasy drama. Combining live actors and puppetry, the film explores themes of longing for love, the complexities of objectifying relationships, and the desire to hold onto another person. It's a poetic story delving into the vulnerability of human connection.
Puppet Master Cast & Characters
Merja Pöyhönen leads the cast as Woman / Puppet Manipulator, with Jari Virman as Man. Directed by Hanna Bergholm.
- Director Hanna Bergholm
- Merja Pöyhönen as Woman / Puppet Manipulator
- Jari Virman as Man
Puppet Master Plot Summary
What happens in Puppet Master from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story opens with André Toulon’s grave being unearthed at the Shady Oaks cemetery, located behind the Bodega Bay Inn. As the scene unfolds, Jari Virman as the Man slug, observes Pinhead dusting off and opening Toulon’s casket. In a haunting display, Pinhead climbs out and applies a vial of glowing neon liquid onto Toulon’s skeleton, instigating the resurrection of the puppet master. As the skeleton’s arms rise into the air, Puppet characters like Tunneler, Leech Woman, Blade, and Jester watch silently from the edge of the grave, witnessing this dark ritual.
Full summary
The whole story of Puppet Master, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know 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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Who is shown excavating André Toulon's grave at the beginning of the film?
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Puppet Master FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Puppet Master, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Puppet Master?
Puppet Master runs 15 minutes.
When was Puppet Master released?
Puppet Master was released on May 8, 2018.
Who directed Puppet Master?
Puppet Master was directed by Hanna Bergholm.
More films by Hanna Bergholm Who is in the cast of Puppet Master?
Puppet Master stars Merja Pöyhönen as Woman / Puppet Manipulator and Jari Virman as Man.
Does Puppet Master have a post-credit scene?
No. Puppet Master has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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