Retro Puppetmaster1999
“The legacy begins ...”
Directed by David DeCoteau
The premise
Andre Toulon, living a peaceful life as a puppeteer in pre-WWI Paris, encounters the renegade sorcerer Afzel, who has stolen the mysterious secrets of life from the dark god Sutekh.
Horror Vault's take
Long before his puppets became instruments of terror, Andre Toulon was simply a passionate Parisian puppeteer — until a chance encounter with a fugitive sorcerer dragged him into a deadly conflict with forces far older than humanity. This origin story delves into the arcane secrets behind Toulon's legendary creations, tracing the ancient Egyptian magic that first breathed life into wood and string. Set against the moody backdrop of pre-WWI Paris, the film blends period atmosphere with cult franchise mythology. Fans of the Puppet Master series finally get to witness where it all began.
Content: Puppet-Related Violence, Occult Imagery, Mild Horror Violence
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