Puppet Master II
Puppet Master II
R | 07 February 1990 (USA)
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A new team of paranormal researchers has come to the hotel to investigate its murder-soaked past; the puppets -- led by a new member, Torch -- shed some light on the matter, as they tunnel, burn, strangle and hook to survive.

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Hellen

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

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Palaest

recommended

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Sarita Rafferty

There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.

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Yazmin

Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.

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kosmasp

What to do when you have a band of misfits that people love even though they do evil things? You add another one and play with fire ... literally. Logic aside (because again Puppets killing people and all that), this sort of sets off where the first one ended. And actually all the movies seem to be connected. Haven't seen them all yet, I'm in the process of catching up to watch the latest which will play at a Festival (near you).For a sequel it's pretty nice, I've seen a lot worse. Even though it may seem like a rehash to some, I'd argue it still works. Again very good puppetry and good effects all things considered (time it was made/budget). If you love B-movies that are out there and way crazy, you may find something here

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Michael_Elliott

Puppet Master II (1991) ** 1/2 (out of 4) This better than average sequel finds the puppets from the first movie back in action. At the start of the film they're digging up their master Andre Toulon (Steven Welles) and bringing him back to life. At the same time a group of paranormal investigators arrive at the house and it's good for Toulon because he needs their brain tissue in order to keep living. PUPPET MASTER II is certainly a notch above the previous film as director Dave Allen really tries to keep the action going and he also creates some pretty nice moments with the killers. I think one of the best things going in the film are the killers, those from the original return but we also get another puppet who can blow fire from one of its arms. The killers are all quite effective here and I think the screenplay put all of them to much better use. Blade, the Klaus Kisnki look alike, is clearly the most effective as all of his little touches, like the tipping of his hat, really come off well and makes for an entertaining villain. Pinhead and Jester are back as well and make for some good characters. The human characters this time out are also a lot better than what we got in the previous movie. The main female has her brother killed early in the picture and her determination to find out why he was killed makes for some light entertainment, although her "troubled" past really brings the film down a little towards the end and especially when she gets into a silly love story with another character. The violence this time out isn't all that graphic but we get a couple fun kills including Blade doing his throat-slashing, Pinhead drilling some holes in heads and the new guy gets to set a few people on fire. The aftermath of one of his victims, which I won't spoil, is certainly worth the price of admission. The atmosphere is also quite good here as the entire film, thanks in large part to the low budget, feels like one of the Gothic horror pictures you'd see from Italy back in the 1960s. The atmosphere is quite thick from start to finish and this certainly helps the film move at a nice pace. The best thing going for the film is the actual look of Toulon. Those familiar with James Whale's 1933 THE INVISIBLE MAN will be familiar with the look but it's quite effective here and especially the first time we see him. The performances range from really bad to decent but you didn't really expect Oscar-worthy material did you? PUPPET MASTER II really surprised me because it's actually a well-made picture that people should enjoy even if they're not fans of the series.

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Vomitron_G

"Puppet Master II" is just about on par with the first film from 1989. The same puppets (Blade, Pin Head, Tunneler, Leech Woman & Jester) return on the same location (the Bodega Bay Mansion) - in fact, they never left there - and manage to resurrect the corpse of their beloved master André Toulon. A group of paranormal investigators takes up residence in the mansion to investigate the past events of the first film and the nightmare begins all over again, this time with Toulon having an evil scheme up his sleeve, commanding the puppets to do his bidding, even creating a new doll, named Torch (armed with a highly effective mini-flamethrower). It's a bit of a childish horror film - for adults - just like the first one was. Not without it's certain (early Full Moon) charm, of course, but less memorable than Stuart Gordon's "Dolls" (still the finest killer puppets movie from the '80s and also a Charles Band production). "Puppet Master II" is directed by Dave Allen, the special effects artist also responsible for the stop-motion bringing the dolls to life. It's just a fun flick and an okay time-waster; not much more to it.

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Woodyanders

The murderous puppets exhume the rotting corpse of their long dead master Andre Toulon (a lively and colorful performance by Steve Welles) and bring him back to life so he can continue to produce the special serum they all need to continue living. A team of paranormal researchers fall pray to the tiny terrors. Director David Allen, working from a compact script by David Pabian, relates the enjoyable story at a steady pace, creates and maintains a pleasingly spooky ooga-booga Gothic atmosphere, delivers a satisfying smattering of grisly gore, stages the killings with a sufficient amount of pizazz and competence, and really pulls out all the freaky stops for the gloriously off the wall gruesome conclusion. This film further benefits from sound acting from a sturdy cast: ravishing redhead Elizabeth McLellan as the sweet and sensitive Carolyn Bramwell, Collin Bernsen as the likable Michael Kenney, brunette knockout Charlie Spradling as the sassy and lascivious Wanda, Jeff Weston as easygoing technician Lance, and Gregory Webb as Carolyn's sarcastic brother Patrick. Popping up in neat secondary roles are Nita Talbot as flaky psychic Camille, the ubiquitous George "Buck" Flower as grumpy farmer Matthew, and Sage Allen as Matthew's dumpy and excitable wife Martha. The stop motion animation puppets are pretty funky and effective. Thomas F. Denove's glossy cinematography makes nifty occasional use of fancy dissolves and cool wipes. Richard Band's shivery score hits the shuddery spot. The very end is a real hoot. As a tasty extra plus, the deliciously buxom Ms. Spradling bares her beautifully bountiful breasts. A worthy second installment in the series.

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