Based on a Robert Heinlein yarn that was first published in
Galaxy in 1951, THE PUPPET MASTERS is an anomaly: a 1950s-style space opera filmed on a lavish 90s budget. Despite accomplished special effects and a coolly intelligent script, this paranoid thriller never follows through on its
eerie promise.
The OSI (Office of Scientific Intelligence) is assigned to investigate a meteorite fall near the bucolic town of Ambrose, Iowa. Headed by father-son alienbusters Andrew Nivens (Donald Sutherland) and Sam Nivens (Eric Thal), the OSI team invites the cooperation of NASA scientist Mary Sefton
(Julie Warner). Observing strange behavior amongst the townspeopl...
Released:
1994
Rated:
R
Length:
109 mins