The review concluded their review by writing, "Puppet Master isn't what I would call a great film, but its heart is in the right place, and I've always been a huge fan of the evil doll subgenre of horror, making the film's shortcomings easily forgivable." Wes R. from Oh the Horror.com gave a positive review stating, "Despite its flaws, Puppet Master emerges as one of the more enjoyable of the 'killer toy' type horror films". Legacy The success as a cult film inspired a franchise that would span decades to come. Five sequels followed: Puppet Master II (1990), Puppet Master 4 (1993), Puppet Master 5: The Final Chapter (1994), Curse of the Puppet Master (1998) and Puppet Master: The Legacy (2003). The third film, entitled Toulon's Revenge (1991), serves as a prequel, as would Retro Puppet Master (1999). Puppet Master: Axis of Evil (2010) began a loose prequel trilogy, followed by Axis Rising (2012) and Axis Termination (2017). In 2020, a spin-off focusing on the puppet Blade was released, Blade: The Iron Cross. Another film, this one about Doktor Death (from Retro), is set for release in 2022. Puppet Master vs. Demonic Toys, a crossover with fellow Full Moon franchise Demonic Toys, premiered on the Sci-Fi Channel in 2004. Video game In September 2021, Full Moon announced a partnership with independent game studio 'October Games' to release an official Puppet Master game, which is scheduled to be released on Steam on March 1, 2023. References 3-D conversion In March 2009, it was reported that Band was to remake the original film in 3-D. References External links 1989 films 1989 horror films 1989 direct-to-video films 1980s supernatural horror films American supernatural horror films Full Moon Features films Puppet films Films set in hotels Films set in 1939 Films directed by David Schmoeller Puppet Master (film series) Films with screenplays by David Schmoeller Films scored by Richard Band American exploitation films American direct-to-video films Paramount Pictures direct-to-video films American splatter films 1980s English-language films 1980s American films