Blumhouse Reportedly In Development On Puppet Master Reboot, TV Series Also Possible
According to a report from Dread Central, Blumhouse Productions may be developing a reboot of the long-running Puppet Master horror franchise. The source cites a quote — though the snippet does not identify who made the statement or in what context — suggesting the project is in some stage of development. A television series component is also reportedly being considered alongside the theatrical reboot. Puppet Master is one of the more enduring franchises in low-budget horror, with roots going back decades through Full Moon Features. It is not yet clear what stage of development the project is in, who would be attached creatively, or whether any formal announcements have been made by Blumhouse. The report is being characterized as a rumor or early development tip rather than a confirmed greenlight. Fans of the franchise and horror audiences have seen similar reboots teased before, so until an official studio announcement is made, this should be treated as an unconfirmed report.
Jason's TakePuppet Master has been around forever and has a real fanbase, so I get why someone would want to take another swing at it. Blumhouse knows how to work a horror property, so if this is real, it could actually be something worth watching. That said, I'd want to see an official announcement before getting too excited. Right now it's a rumor, and Hollywood development rumors don't always turn into movies.