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The Puppet Masters

1994Movie1 h 49 minR

Horror
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes29%33%
39
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes29%33%

Summary

The Midwest USA is invaded by stingray-shaped alien slugs that ride on people's backs and control their minds in order to spread their dominion. Government agency reps Sam Givens, Andrew Nivens, and Mary Sefton must stop the aliens.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Drop-in friendly

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Not for comfort, warmth or tears.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Stuart Orme
Written by
Ted Elliott, David S. Goyer, Terry Rossio
Produced by
Ralph Winter
Music by
Colin Towns

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Facts

October 21, 1994 · 1 h 49 min · R

Released
October 21, 1994
Runtime
1 h 49 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$15 million
Box office
$9 million
Available in
16 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Shower of Angst, Action Girlfriend, Not Distracted by the Sexy +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Puppet Masters?"

Questions about The Puppet Masters

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Where can I stream The Puppet Masters?

Hoopla

In the United States, The Puppet Masters is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Puppet Masters worth watching?

39
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (29).

Will The Puppet Masters scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

Is The Puppet Masters plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was The Puppet Masters a box office flop?

Budget$15 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $15 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 57% of its budget.

What tropes does The Puppet Masters use?

Shower of AngstAction GirlfriendNot Distracted by the SexyMy Eyes Are Up HerePuppeteer ParasiteBizarre Alien ReproductionShoot the DogNo, YouMilitaries Are UselessApocalyptic Gag OrderNudity Equals HonestyDeadpan Snarkerand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Shower of Angst, Action Girlfriend, and Not Distracted by the Sexy.