...generally as far-fetched and overwrought as its 1950s sci-fi brethren.
The Puppet Masters (1994)
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Reviews Counted:14
Fresh:6
Rotten:8
Average Rating:5.3/10
Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis: In this chilling sci-fi tale, slightly updated from author Robert A. Heinlein's book, government officials are sent to Iowa to investigate an alien landing. They discover alien beings are taking... In this chilling sci-fi tale, slightly updated from author Robert A. Heinlein's book, government officials are sent to Iowa to investigate an alien landing. They discover alien beings are taking over the brains of their human hosts. Their task: devise a way to stop the invaders before they spread too far, without killing the innocent humans. [More]
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Eric Thal, Julie Warner, Yaphet Kotto
Starring: Donald Sutherland, Eric Thal, Julie Warner, Yaphet Kotto, Keith David, Will Patton, Richard Belzer, Tom Mason
Director: Stuart Orme
Director: Stuart Orme
Story: Robert A. Heinlein
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Sep 3, 2002
Reviews for The Puppet Masters
its story logic is solid, its science is satisfying and its thrills are nerve-wracking
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