Just recently released to the freakish world of Horror films, by Full Moon Features, is the 10th installment to the Puppet Master series: Puppet Master X: Axis Rising. (A direct sequel to the 2010 film, Puppet Master: Axis of Evil.)

The story continues in 1939, with Danny Coogan (Kip Canyon), his girlfriend Beth (Jean Louise O’Sullivan), and their magical ass-kicking puppets – as they deal with the invasion of Japanese and Nazi soldiers in Los Angeles’ Chinatown.

In the previous film, they had stopped enemy plans to shut down a major American arms factory, which resulted in the abduction of Tunneler, one of the many puppets featured. Now, in the hands of the enemy, Danny promises himself, Beth, and the remaining puppets that he’ll get Tunneler back — no matter what.

But it isn’t going to be easy, especially now that Nazis have a possible resurrection device on their hands.

Blade, Pinhead, Jester, and Leech Woman will make a comeback, fighting alongside Danny as his army. (Of course, with exception of Ninja, who was killed in the prequel.) But don’t get all sad over the loss of one puppet, because four more are going to make their debut! Yes, four awesome Nazi-made puppets will make the scene: Bombshell, Weremacht, Blitzkrieg, and Kamikaze.

The Verdict [rating:3.5]

If you enjoy classic horror flicks, like I do, this is definitely one to add to the shelf. It has that easy ’80s feel, strange enough for a 2012 film, but it works so well on the screen. Full Moon Features, has that knack for creating something that could be watched over and over, especially around Halloween!

So, if you’re a fan of puppet catfights, or just plain puppet combat, then you need to check this film out! You won’t be able to find this kind of stuff anywhere else.

Two sharp thumbs up.

Yell! Rating (x/5 Skulls):

[rating:3.5]

Year Released:

October 9, 2012

Director:

Charles Band

Cast/Crew

Paul Thomas Arnold, Oto Brezina, Ryan Dillon, John Anthony Hackert, Martin William Harris, Stephanie Sanditz, and Kip Canyon

Genre

Exploitation, Horror, Cannibal

Official URL:

Puppet Master X: Axis Rising

It’s also a direct sequel to Axis of Evil, as Danny Coogan returns once again with the help of his puppets (Blade, Pinhead, and, new recruit, Ninja) to save his girlfriend, Beth, who has been kidnapped by Klaus. Along the way, Coogan must defeat new 12-inch Nazi puppets that have been injected with a serum (such as Blitzkrieg, Bombshell, Weremacht) and one Japanese puppet, Kamikaze.

Puppet Master X: Axis Rising can now be pre-ordered online, and will be available on October 9, 2012, for the Blu-ray/DVD via Full Moon Direct.

[Editor’s Note: Yell! Magazine truly loves Full Moon. We’re not just being nice because they sent over Charlie Spradling for TheMatt to drool over. Not that he needs an excuse to drool. We think it’s a glandular problem. Actually, it’s a problem. Period. We’re running out of mops.]

Bombshell

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Puppet Master X: Axis Rising, Bombshell Puppet

[Editor’s note: TheMatt stands at attention when a cool breeze hits his shorts the right way, so this is in no way a creepy fetish for micorporn.]

Weremacht

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And I thought I had a glandular problem. I have to give props to Full Moon for coming up with a lot of fun WW2-themed names for its new wave of puppets. Weremacht! Get it?! Because he’s a werewolf! Hey, I have to explain these things for the slow readers. Yell! Magazine does not exactly cater to a high-brow audience, ya know? I can’t wait to see this guy in action. I wonder if he starts out as a normal puppet and transforms into a werewolf? One thing’s for sure, I bet he does a mean Shakespeare…

…wherefore art thou, Romeooooooooooo!

[Editor’s note: Yell! Magazine holds its readers in the highest esteem. We’ll redirect your hate mail to TheMatt… hell, if you ask nicely, we’ll give you his home address.]

Blitzkrieg

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Puppet Master X: Axis Rising, Blitzkrieg

Kamikaze

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Puppet Master X: Axis Rising, Kamakaze

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Puppet Master X: Axis Rising