
The Puppet Masters
Trust No One
Directed by Stuart Orme
Produced by Hollywood Pictures, Buena Vista Pictures
A paranoid sci-fi thriller about alien mind control in small-town America, built on distrust and body-horror tension rather than warmth or resolution.
The Midwest USA is invaded by stingray-shaped alien slugs that ride on people's backs and control their minds in order to spread their dominion. Government agency reps Sam Givens, Andrew Nivens, and Mary Sefton must stop the aliens.
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Questions people ask
Is The Puppet Masters scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Puppet Masters violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is The Puppet Masters sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is The Puppet Masters easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Does The Puppet Masters end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like The Puppet Masters
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Puppet Masters
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Puppet Masters, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Puppet Masters, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Puppet Masters, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































