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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

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  • Here's the edge-of-your-seat thriller that delivers unrelenting suspense and nonstop action! Donald Sutherland (DISCLOSURE, BACKDRAFT) leads a team of top-level government agents who make a chilling discovery: extraterrestrial beings have landed and are quickly taking control of the residents of a small midwestern town -- manipulating their bodies and minds like puppets! Faced with an escalating crisis as the creatures multiply and spread, the team must somehow eliminate the seemingly unstoppable aliens. With riveting special effects and heart-stopping action, THE PUPPET MASTERS is sure to thrill you!
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    ...generally as far-fetched and overwrought as its 1950s sci-fi brethren.

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    01/11/07
    David Nusair
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    Lacked suspense.

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    06/09/06
    Dennis Schwartz
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    02/09/06
    Derek Adams
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    About as nerve-wracking as a warm bath.

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    01/30/06
    Nick Schager
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    No review available.

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    07/24/05
    Emanuel Levy
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    Not bad if you can get past the "Invasion of the Plot Snatchers" set-up.

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    05/24/05
    Kevin Carr
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    05/06/05
    Clint Morris
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    its story logic is solid, its science is satisfying and its thrills are nerve-wracking

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    11/06/04
    Douglas Pratt
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