2016's The Puppet Man has been on Shudder for a while and stands out because not only does it tell the story of a killer stalking several people at a bar, it also features a soundtrack and an appearance by John Carpenter. Directed and co-written by Jacqueline Castel, it feels like an expensive proof of concept for a much larger film. It plays with the red and blue tones of Bava while fitting in somewhere between Freddy-style slasher and giallo while not feeling that it understands the latter, outside of the imagery of the form. That said, it's hard to tell where this could go with a short running time. There's more at the official site, including an amazing press book that really tells the story behind the making of this film.
Review of The Puppet Man
