The Puppet Master_ was produced, directed, and written by Haxan Films – it is not an adaptation of the _Puppetmaster_ book. The _Puppetmaster_ book (1992) and two _Puppetmaster_ books (1998 and 2000) can be found in hardcover and paperback. _The Puppetmaster_ is being produced by Slamdance Productions and was originally developed for the Sundance Channel and Fox Television. The story of _The Puppet Master_ and it's sequel, _Puppet Master: Axis of Evil_ , is based on characters created by Steve Niles and directed by his father, Robert Niles. For more information, see the _Puppetmaster_ entry, _Sundance TV_ , "Puppet Master" production information on _IMDb_ , and www.Slamdance.com/productions/puppetmaster. **The Puppet Master 3: The Final Chapter** **_The Puppet Master 3: The Final Chapter_** (1995) stars Lisa Wilcox and Robert Z'Dar and is directed by Adam Marcus. The title refers to the book _The Puppet Master_ and to the sequel movie, _Puppet Master 4: The Worst_ (1998). It is one of the worst movies of all time. **Puppet Master: The Legacy** _Puppet Master: The Legacy_ is a 1997 direct-to-video release and is a continuation of _The Puppet Master_ franchise. The cast includes Lisa Wilcox, Robert Z'Dar, Robert Englund, Jeffrey Combs, Ted Raimi, and Christopher Plummer. _Puppet Master: The Legacy_ was released in July of 1998 by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. It was released on DVD the same year by Trimark. This film also was released on VHS by MCA Home Video. According to Tim Lucas, the _Legacy_ film contains a new film within the film that is the re-creation of an older film. An example of this is that Christopher Plummer plays one of his characters from _The Puppet Masters_ , named "Peter." In a _Legacy_ segment called "The Legacy," Plummer voices "Peter" again. This re-creation is the fourth film to be released in the _Puppet Master_ series (see _The Legacy_ entry for more details). _Puppet Master: The Legacy_ is available on DVD in the US and is being distributed by Magnolia Pictures. For more information, see the _Puppet Master_ entry and _The Legacy_ entry. **The Puppetmaster** **_The Puppetmaster_** (1993) is the first movie in the _The Puppetmaster_ trilogy. It was directed by Peter Wittwer, written by David S. Goyer, and produced by New Line Cinema. The cast includes Paul Rudd, Udo Kier, Deborah Van Valkenburgh, and Richard Lawson. _The Puppetmaster_ was filmed in Los Angeles, California, and is an adaptation of the novel of the same name. It was released in June of 1993 and was distributed by New Line Cinema. It was distributed on VHS by Trimark/Time Warner Entertainment, and is available on DVD by Artisan Entertainment. For more information, see the _Puppetmaster_ entry and _The Puppetmaster 3: The Final Chapter_ entry. **Puppet Master: Axis of Evil** **_Puppet Master: Axis of Evil_** (2004) is an international horror film and is based on the works of Puppet Master II and Puppet Master III. It is directed by Ryûhei Kitamura. The story is about a series of murders by a puppet master with a grudge against an entertainment agency that represents a very famous puppet. The killer uses the puppets to do his dirty work. The _Axis of Evil_ film includes an uncredited cameo by Lisa Wilcox. It is available on DVD in the US and Canada and is being distributed by Overture Films. For more information, see the _Puppet Master_ entry, _Axis of Evil_ entry, _Sundance TV_ , and Overture Films. **Tough to Tame** _Tough to Tame_ is the 1999 movie starring Kevin Sorbo, Peter Weller, and Paul Burke. It is a movie about a man named Dave and his wife who go on vacation in Mexico. He encounters some local men who harass the couple and break their rental car window. After the harassment escalates, Dave tries to make a police report but he is told by the local police chief that nothing will be done. Then Dave finds out that one of the men is part of the local Mexican gang. Dave begins fighting with the men and saves his wife. In the end, Dave takes over the gang's drug trade and goes after the men who harassed his wife. _Tough to Tame_ is available on DVD in the US and Canada and is distributed by Fox, Troma Entertainment, and Overture Films. For more information, see the _Puppet Master_ entry, _Puppet Master: Axis of Evil_ entry, and Overture Films. **Gigor** _Gigor_ was released in August of 2000 and was distributed by New Line Cinema. It was directed by Ulli Lommel and is an adaptation of the works of Ulli Lommel and David S. Goyer. **Puppet Master: Return to Timberline** **_Puppet Master: Return to Timberline_** (1995) stars William Butler and Lisa Wilcox and is directed by Ken Grieve. The movie is about a killer using his puppets to commit more murders. It is the third movie in the _Puppet Master_ series (see _The Puppet Master_ entry, _Puppet Master II: The Puppet_ _Master_ , and _The Puppet Master 3: The Final Chapter_ entries for details). **Puppet Master vs. Demonic Toys** **_Puppet Master vs. Demonic Toys_** (1988) stars Peter Lupus, Linda Blair, and William Smith and is directed by Robert Brian. It is a direct-to-video production that was filmed in Dallas, Texas. It is the sequel to _The Puppet Master_. **Puppet Master X: Axis of Evil** **_Puppet Master X: Axis of Evil_** (1993) stars Peter Lupus, Udo Kier, Richard Moll, and Stephen Macht and is directed by Paul R. Schorr. It is a direct-to-video sequel to the movie _The Puppetmaster_. It was released on VHS by Columbia Tristar Home Video. **Puppet Master XIV: The Final Puppet** **_Puppet Master XIV: The Final Puppet_** (1991) stars Richard Lynch and Robert Z'Dar and is directed by Robert Brian. It is a direct-to-video sequel to the movie _The Puppetmaster_. It was released on VHS by Columbia Tristar Home Video. For more information, see the _Puppet Master_ entry and _Puppet Master II: The Puppet_ _Master_ entry. **A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge** **_A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge_** (1985) stars Robert Englund and Heather Langenkamp. It was directed by Renny Harlin and has three sequels (see the _Nightmare on Elm Street_ entry for details). It has been rated "R" by the MPAA. _A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge_ is available on DVD and is distributed by Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment. It is also distributed by RKO Pictures in the UK. _Freddy's Revenge_ is available on DVD and is distributed by Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment. It is also distributed by RKO Pictures in the UK. For more information, see the _Nightmare on Elm Street_ entry. **A Nightmare on Elm Street** **_A Nightmare on Elm Street_** (1984) stars Heather Langenkamp and Robert Englund and is directed by Wes Craven. It is a remake of the original _Nightmare on_ _Elm Street_. For more information, see the _Nightmare on Elm Street_ entry. **The Puppet Master Returns** **_The Puppet Master Returns_** (1990) is a direct-to-video release that stars Robert Z'Dar, Paul L. Smith, and Lisa London and is directed by Charles Band. It was released on VHS by CineTel Films and is available on DVD. It is also available in video on demand. For more information, see the _Puppet Master_