
Puppet Master: Axis Termination
2017

Representation Score
Limited
2010
NRDirector
David DeCoteau
Runtime
83 minutes
Average Rating
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Puppet Master IX: Axis of Evil is a conventional genre film that emphasizes survival mechanics over exploring identity. It adheres strictly to established horror clichés, resulting in a narrative that lacks depth in representing diverse identities and social structures. The film reinforces traditional cinematic patterns regarding gender, race, and identity, typical of low-budget genre filmmaking.
Category Breakdown
The film follows typical slasher-horror patterns and does not include any non-cisgender identities. It sticks to traditional character types common in direct-to-video movies, without expanding on queer perspectives.
Characters are defined by their roles in a survival scenario, either as vulnerable individuals or as tools for survival. The narrative upholds traditional gender roles without challenging the power dynamics between genders.
While set during World War II, the film features a predominantly Anglo-Saxon cast. The story centers on a localized conflict that adheres to homogeneous casting practices.
The story follows a traditional Western horror format. It maintains a conventional moral framework without engaging in critiques of Western culture or promoting secular values.
There is no indication of neurodivergence or physical disabilities being part of the character arcs. The film adheres to a slasher model where physical vulnerability is used as a plot device.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Following the murder of Andre Toulon by Nazi assassins during the height of World War II, a young Danny Coogan finds his crate of mysterious puppets, and discovers their plan to attack a secret American manufacturing plant.

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