Puppet Master - 80s horror - at it's best (or worst?)

As a fan of 80s horror movies (and horror movies in general!) I've watched 'Puppet Master' a fair few times over the years - and yet I don't own a copy.  That probably should tell you something.  I've just watched it again and, yeah, it's okay, I guess.

I know it has quite a cult following and a lot of fans and I will admit it certainly has its charms, i.e. the puppets themselves.  It's about a group of psychics who spend the weekend in a creepy hotel to try and discover yet more powers - and end up being targeted by a group of possessed toys.

There are no real actors to speak of and the actors get most of the screen time, which is a bit of a let-down.  They do the so-so script just about enough justice, but you'll be crying out for a glimpse of those nasty, murderous little wooden killers.

I suppose the film's lack of budget meant the 'killers' can't be shown as much as most people would like them to, but the movie does pick up a lot of pace when they're actually shown.

It's a decent enough little horror film.  If your view of it isn't clouded by nostalgia and coming to the franchise (yes, there are more after this one) cold then you'll probably have to be quite forgiving when it comes to the films you watch.  If you can accept it for what it is then you'll probably find something to enjoy.

6/10