The Puppetman (2023) Movie Review and Free Download

The Puppetman is a 2023 horror movie directed by Brandon Christensen. It tells the story of Michal, a college student who is the daughter of a notorious serial killer known as the Puppetman. Michal struggles with nightmares, sleepwalking, and strange visions that may be connected to her father’s crimes and a satanic cult. She and her friends try to uncover the truth behind the Puppetman, but they soon find themselves in danger. The Puppetman (2023) Movie Review and Free Download

The movie received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. Some praised the movie for its attempt to put a new spin on the occult and possession horror sub-genre, while others criticized it for its lack of direction, weak characters, and unsatisfying ending. Here are some excerpts from different reviews:

Robert Daniels from Roger Ebert gave the movie two stars out of four and wrote: “I’ll give “The Puppetman” this: it doesn’t beat around the bush. Director Brandon Christensen’s surface-level horror flick begins on an aggressively obvious note […] It knows the coming-of-age paranormal lineage it comes from and takes pleasure in moving through the tropes you expect. For a while, that assuredness is enough to make this workmanlike horror film engaging […] But in answering the mysteries surrounding Michal, Christensen opts for a non-ending that spoils whatever fruits he’d won during the fairly tight 96-minute run time.”¹
Srijoni Rudra from DMTalkies explained the ending of the movie and concluded: “The Puppetman was an interesting concept that could have been executed better. The film had potential but failed to deliver on many levels. The characters were not well-developed, and the plot was full of holes and inconsistencies. The ending was abrupt and left many questions unanswered. The movie tried to be different from the usual horror clichés, but it ended up being confusing and unsatisfying.”²
The Geek Show reviewed the movie and said: “While audiences can appreciate The Puppetman for attempting to put a less tropey spin on the occult and possession horror, it’s lack of a strong direction causes it to just fall short from a well rounded and satisfying entry into the horror sub-genre.”³

If you are interested in watching The Puppetman, you can find it on Shudder⁴, a streaming service dedicated to horror, thriller, and suspense movies and shows.