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Puppets

Puppets

2017 9mHorror

A young, desperate ventriloquist arrives to an audition only to be turned away with just a brief glance. Tenaciously, the ventriloquist fights for his opportunity to perform and when he gets it, he is elated. But soon, he discovers a dark secret about the audition..the puppets are actually auditioning him for something far more sinister than a simple stage show.

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Synopsis

A young, desperate ventriloquist arrives to an audition only to be turned away with just a brief glance. Tenaciously, the ventriloquist fights for his opportunity to perform and when he gets it, he is elated. But soon, he discovers a dark secret about the audition..the puppets are actually auditioning him for something far more sinister than a simple stage show.

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Matthew RosvallyDirectorDustin GardnerCinematography

Cast

Clint HowardClint HowardThe Puppet
Jeremy Charles HohnAaron
Nihilist GeloTheater Owner
Edward PlumbVentriloquist

Director

Matthew Rosvally

Writer

Matthew Rosvally

Release date

4 Sept 2017

Runtime

9m

Budget

$0.0M

Studio

Shockfest Horror Factory, Sepulture Productions, Claveria Caliber Cinema

Language

English

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