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Puppet Master: The Horror Franchise That Refused to Die - Xenomania 84

This week on Xenomania, we're revisiting Puppet Master (1989)—the direct-to-video horror classic that helped define an entire generation of late-night VHS rentals and launched one of horror's longest-running cult franchises.

What began as a modest Full Moon release quickly became the face of Charles Band's studio, introducing audiences to Blade, Pinhead, Tunneler, Jester, Leech Woman, and a bizarre mythology that somehow only got bigger with every sequel. But does the original still hold up?

In this episode, we dive into Ryan's lifelong love of the franchise, the incredible stop-motion…

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