Puppet Master III

Elsa is André Toulon’s wife whose murder by Nazi officers sparks the scientist’s obsession with prolonging life. Her brain matter becomes the catalyst for Leech Woman, anchoring the theme of life-from-death. Her legacy haunts Toulon as the living memory behind the puppets’ power.

A French puppeteer who defies death by reanimating his puppets, seeking to preserve a life already marked by tragedy. His moral compass and charisma guide the Puppets’ uneasy relationship with power. He ultimately faces choices that test whether immortality is worth the cost.

A scientist allied with Fritz who witnesses the consequences of the experiments. His clinical curiosity pushes him toward peril as life-and-death stakes escalate. He embodies the rational voice in a story driven by supernatural science.

A ruthless Nazi officer who orders the assault on Toulon’s home and pursues the puppets across continents. His actions catalyze the film’s conflict and embody the oppressive force the protagonists oppose. He is a primary antagonist whose defeat underscores the moral stakes.

A German-American ally who navigates the espionage surrounding the Puppets and Fritz’s faction. He embodies the transatlantic reach of the Nazi scheme and heightens the tension between loyalty and survival. His presence broadens the conspiracy beyond Berlin.

A puppet born from Elsa’s brain tissue, embodying the grim fusion of life and artifact. She embodies the cost of immortality and the violence required to sustain it. Her actions amplify the horror of Toulon’s experiment.

A puppet formed from the life-force of Toulon’s victims, serving as a brutal enforcer. Blade’s presence emphasizes the danger of unchecked power over living artifacts. He is a stark reminder of the price of control.

A mirror-like puppet that reflects Toulon’s own influence, highlighting questions of identity and manipulation. Jester’s presence complicates the Puppets’ dynamic and foreshadows unpredictable outcomes. He embodies the whimsical yet deadly nature of the reanimated clan.

One of Toulon’s living puppets, part of the expanding family of reanimated beings. Tunneler contributes to the defensive strength of the Puppets and the threat to intruders. He represents the collective power of the created beings.

A wannabe actress drawn into the Puppets’ world, her presence grounds the supernatural events in human stakes. She becomes a witness to the horrors and a potential ally in the confrontation against Fritz’s intrigues.

The owner of the Bodega Bay Inn and cousin to André Toulon, Paul becomes a caretaker figure for the Puppets. His resistance to Fritz’s plans shifts the balance, ultimately preserving the Puppets’ new family.