Tiny puppets. Deadly weapons. Full Moon madness. This week, Katie’s Horror Showcase dives into Charles Band’s cult horror classic, Puppet Master.Matt and Katie are heading into the strange, low-budget, wildly entertaining world of Full Moon Features to review Puppet Master, the 1989 horror movie that introduced fans to Blade, Pinhead, Tunneler, Leech Woman, and one of the most recognizable groups of killer puppets in horror history.In this episode, we break down the film’s story, characters, practical effects, puppet designs, supernatural mythology, and lasting impact on direct-to-video horror. We also discuss Charles Band’s influence on independent horror, how Puppet Master launched a massive franchise, and why the original movie continues to attract cult horror fans decades later.Does Puppet Master still hold up? Which puppet has the best design? And is this one of the most important low-budget horror franchises ever created?Katie and Matt also cover the latest horror movie news, react to recent horror trailers, discuss upcoming releases, and share their unfiltered opinions on what is happening across the horror genre.Subscribe to Getting Offed for more horror movie reviews, horror news, trailer reactions, cult classics, franchise deep dives, rankings, trivia, and conversations about the movies horror fans cannot stop watching.💀 Who is your favorite Puppet Master puppet? Let us know whether you would choose Blade, Pinhead, Tunneler, Leech Woman, Jester, or another puppet from the franchise.
