Movies Like Retro Puppet Master (1999)

Retro Puppet Master is a 1999 fantasy, horror, science fiction film from David DeCoteau with a MovieMagicScore of 4.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Puppet Master and Puppet Master II.

Fantasy Horror Science Fiction

Puppet Master

1989

Alex Whitaker and three other gifted psychics investigate rumors that the secret of life has been discovered by master puppeteer, Andre Toulon, in the form of five killer puppets uniquely qualified for murder and mayhem.

5.8

MagicScore

Puppet Master II

1990

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.

5.9

MagicScore

Puppet Master III

1992

After hearing that mystical toymaker Andre Toulon has managed to create a troupe of sentient, living puppets, Nazi underling Dr. Hess sets his sights on exploiting Toulon's powers for the glory of the Reich.

6.3

MagicScore

Puppet Master 4

1993

Blade, Tunneler, and Pinhead go toe-to-toe with a team of terrifying, gremlin-like creatures known as "Totems" that are sent by the Egyptian demon Sutekh to recapture the magic stolen by Toulon.

5.5

MagicScore

Puppet Master 5

1994

Sutekh, the dark pharaoh from another dimension, sends his own puppet, Totem, to continue his quest to kill Rick and steal the magic which animates the puppets.

5.1

MagicScore

Curse of the Puppet Master

1998

Andre Toulon's diminutive assassins take up residence at The House of Marvels, a traveling doll circus run by Dr. Magrew, who has been trying to create a living doll of his own with little success.

4.5

MagicScore

Puppet Master: The Legacy

2003

A rogue agent named Maclain breaks into the lab of Eric Weiss, who has spent his entire life fascinated by Andre Toulon's supernatural ability to breathe life into his carefully crafted figurines.

3.6

MagicScore

Puppet Master: Axis of Evil

2010

Following the murder of Andre Toulon by Nazi assassins during the height of World War II, a young Danny Coogan finds his crate of mysterious puppets, and discovers their plan to attack a secret American manufacturing plant.

4.7

MagicScore

Puppet Master X: Axis Rising

2012

After foiling a plan to blow up an American arms plant, Danny and Beth quickly find that one of Toulon's puppets has been kidnapped by the Nazis, and his life-giving serum has been synthesized to create a master race of unstoppable soldiers.

4.4

MagicScore

#10

Puppet Master: Axis Termination

2017

To stop the Third Reich and the Nazi war machine from winning World War II and affecting the outcome of the free world, Toulon's indestructible puppets join forces with the masters of psychic powers.

4.8

MagicScore

#11

Making Contact

1985

A nine year old boy named Joey, who after the tragic death of his father, begins to experience psychic powers such as allowing him to move inanimate objects with his mind, set things on fire, and even communicate with his dead father. However, not everything is good for Joey as his newly gained powers accidentally awake an evil supernatural force that is contained inside the body of an old ventriloquist's dummy that Joey found in an abandoned house. The supernatural Dummy shows similar powers to Joey's, and soon he puts the lives of everyone near Joey in danger as the evil Dummy has dark plans for Joey's special powers.

5.5

MagicScore

#12

Gremlins

1984

After receiving an exotic small animal as a Christmas gift, a young man inadvertently breaks three important rules concerning his new pet, which unleashes a horde of malevolently mischievous creatures on a small town.

7.1

MagicScore

#13

Pinocchio: Unstrung

2026

Influenced by a sinister Cricket and created by Geppetto, Pinocchio launches a violent crusade to carve himself into a real boy like his brother James, one piece at a time.

6.6

MagicScore

#14

Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich

2018

A recently divorced young man discovers a mint condition Blade doll in his deceased brother's closet and plans to sell the toy at a convention in Oregon celebrating the 30th anniversary of the infamous Toulon Murders. All hell breaks loose during the auction when a strange force animates all of the puppets throughout the convention, setting them on a bloody killing spree.

5.6

MagicScore

#15

The Gingerdead Man

2005

An evil yet adorable Gingerbread man comes to life with the soul of a convicted killer, and this real life cookie monster wreaks havoc on the girl who sent the killer to the electric chair.

3.9

MagicScore

#16

ThanksKilling 3

2012

Fowl-mouthed villain Turkie carves through the likes of a rapping grandma, a mindless puppet, a wig-wearing inventor, a bisexual space worm, and their equally ridiculous friends on his quest to recover the last copy of "ThanksKilling 2". Also known as "Turkeys, In, Space!".

3.4

MagicScore

#17

Nightmare Weekend

1986

A female scientist performs experiments on three college girls that turn them into drooling, murderous mutants.

3.4

MagicScore

#18

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

2022

During the rise of fascism in Mussolini's Italy, a wooden boy brought magically to life struggles to live up to his father's expectations.

8.0

MagicScore

#19

The Double Life of Véronique

1991

Véronique is a beautiful young French woman who aspires to be a renowned singer; Weronika lives in Poland, has a similar career goal and looks identical to Véronique, though the two are not related. The film follows both women as they contend with the ups and downs of their individual lives, with Véronique embarking on an unusual romance with Alexandre Fabbri, a puppeteer who may be able to help her with her existential issues.

7.5

MagicScore

#20

Faust

1994

A very free adaptation of Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus", Goethe's "Faust" and various other treatments of the old legend of the man who sold his soul to the devil. A nondescript man is lured by a strange map into a sinister puppet theatre, where he finds himself immersed in an indescribably weird version of the play, blending live actors, clay animation and giant puppets.

7.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Retro Puppet Master?

The top films similar to Retro Puppet Master by MovieMagicScore are Puppet Master (5.8), Puppet Master II (5.9), Puppet Master III (6.3). Each shares fantasy/horror/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Retro Puppet Master worth watching?

Retro Puppet Master holds a MovieMagicScore of 4.1/10 from 127 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Retro Puppet Master?

Retro Puppet Master (1999) is a fantasy, horror, science fiction film directed by David DeCoteau, starring Greg Sestero, Brigitta Dau, Stephen Blackehart.

Where can I find more recommendations like Retro Puppet Master?

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About movies like Retro Puppet Master

This ranked list pairs Retro Puppet Master (1999), a fantasy and horror and science fiction film from David DeCoteau, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Greg Sestero take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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