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Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys is a crossover horror film released in 2004 that fuses the worlds of the 'Puppet Master' series and the 'Demonic Toys' franchise, both notorious for their supernatural and macabre storylines investing in the sinister and animated inanimate object genre. Directed by Ted Nicolaou, this film features Corey Feldman as the puppet master Robert Toulon, Vanessa Angel as Erica Sharpe, and Danielle Keaton playing the role of Alexandra Toulon, Robert's daughter.

The storyline of Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys revolves around the inheritors of the Toulon legacy. Robert Toulon has in his possession the magic that gives life to puppets. He is the great-grandnephew of Andre Toulon, the original puppet master who crafted a group of animated puppet guardians during World War II. These unique puppets are not ordinary toys - they possess a mysterious, mystical energy that brings them to life, each with its own distinctive personality and lethal methods. Among them are Blade, with his piercing gaze and sharp weapons; Pinhead, known for his great strength despite his modest appearance; and Jester, whose changing facial expressions mask his true intentions.

Robert, though possessing a deep understanding and affinity for the puppets, struggles with his ability to control them. He spends his time trying to perfect the ancient formula used to animate the puppets while seeking a stable life for his daughter, Alexandra. However, trouble is on the horizon when the megalomaniac Erica Sharpe, played by Vanessa Angel, has her eyes set on these puppets. Erica has inherited a toy empire and with it, a demonic pact that's been the source of the business's success, established by her twisted family for generations. This heiress craves nothing but power and has an appetite for the occult, and she desperately desires the secret that animates the puppets for her own diabolical plans.

Erica Sharpe's collection of demonic toys includes the grotesque Baby Oopsie Daisy, the monstrous teddy bear Grizzly Teddy, and the clownish Jack Attack. These toys are far from child's play; they are hell-bent on causing destruction and feeding their need for chaos. As Erica commands these demonic creatures, she searches for a way to bring them to ultimate power using the secret Toulon formula.

As Christmas approaches, the tension escalates. It becomes a race against time as the Sharpe empire plans to unleash their demonic toys into the hands of children worldwide as part of a nefarious plan with apocalyptic potential. The Toulon family must rally together and join forces with their loyal puppets, despite any prior conflicts of interest and struggle for control. With a family to protect and evil forces to confront, Robert serves both as a puppet master and a father, desperate to keep his world from unraveling at the hands of malevolent forces.

Blurring the lines between good and evil, the film challenges the very idea of what makes a monster and what makes a protector. As the story unfolds, the characters are tested to their limits, with legacy, control, and power being central themes that drive the narrative forward. Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys features a mix of dark humor, supernatural elements, and the kind of chills that fans of the individual franchises would expect.

Viewers are treated to a showdown that has been decades in the making, as the animated puppets and toys engage in a life-or-death battle with the fate of the world at stake. The ultimate confrontation between the puppet allies and demonic foes promises to keep the audience glued to the screen with inventive and bizarre confrontations fuelled by black magic, familial bonds, and a dash of holiday spirit turned nightmarish.

This made-for-TV movie, while often recognized as part of the cult film realm, blends the fantastical with the horrific, inviting an audience both familiar with and new to the universes of the Puppet Master and Demonic Toys. With practical special effects, a playful yet sinister score, and a pacing that keeps the thrill alive, Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys attempts not only to satisfy fans of the genre but also brings a unique collision of horror titans to fruition, offering a festive twist to the typical horror showdown.

Puppet Master vs Demonic Toys is a 2004 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 28 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.9.