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6.0 / 10(226 votes)IMDbR19901h 28mUnited States of America

Puppet Master II

“They're back. No strings attached.”

Synopsis

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.

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Puppet Master 2 High Definition TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-12

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 7, 1990

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 22, 1990

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$780K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
David Allen
Screenplay & Story
David Pabian
Original Score
Richard Band
Original Title
Puppet Master II
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
Italian, English, Spanish
Runtime
1h 28m
Production Budget
$780K
Production Studios
Full Moon Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

David Allen

Screenplay & Story

David Pabian, Charles Band, David Schmoeller

Original Score & Music

Richard Band

Director of Photography

Thomas F. Denove, Howard Wexler

Film Editing

Bert Glatstein, Peter Teschner

Producers

John Schouweiler, David DeCoteau, Charles Band

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:David Schmoeller

Department Leadership Roster

Richard Band

Richard Band

Original Music Composer

John Schouweiler

John Schouweiler

Producer

David DeCoteau

David DeCoteau

Producer

David Pabian

Screenplay

Bert Glatstein

Editor

Peter Teschner

Editor

Thomas F. Denove

Director of Photography

Kathleen Coates

Production Design

Chuck Borden

Chuck Borden

Stunt Coordinator

David Allen

David Allen

Visual Effects Supervisor

Miye 'Mimi' Matsumoto

Costume Design

David Allen

David Allen

Director

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Puppet Master II

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Puppet Master II about?

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.

Who directed Puppet Master II?

Puppet Master II was directed by David Allen.

Who stars in Puppet Master II?

The principal cast of Puppet Master II includes Elizabeth Maclellan, Collin Bernsen, Steve Welles, Greg Webb, Charlie Spradling.

When was Puppet Master II released and how long is it?

Puppet Master II was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.

Who composed the musical score for Puppet Master II?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Puppet Master II was composed by Richard Band.

Is Puppet Master II based on a book or true story?

Puppet Master II is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "David Schmoeller".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Puppet Master II?

Puppet Master II holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).