David Schmoeller

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David Schmoeller

Born December 8, 1947 · Louisville, Kentucky, USA (age 78)

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Known For

CrawlspaceCrawlspace · 1986
Crawlspace
★ 5.41986
MovieHorrorThriller
A man who runs an apartment house for women is the demented son of a Nazi surgeon who has the house equipped with secret passageways, hidden rooms and torture and murder devices.
PuppetmasterPuppetmaster · 1989
Puppetmaster
★ 5.81989
MovieHorror
After being contacted by their mysterious former colleague, four psychics arrive at a secluded hotel where they are stalked by a group of murderous puppets.
Ghost TownGhost Town · 1988
Ghost Town
★ 5.21988
MovieHorrorWestern
Deputy Langley tracks a kidnapped girl to an abandoned ghost town. However, the town is not abandoned, but haunted by the spirits of an outlaw, Devlin, and his gang, who hold the equally deceased townspeople hostage until the outlaws can be killed by a lawman.
Tourist TrapTourist Trap · 1979
Tourist Trap
★ 6.11979
MovieHorrorFantasy
After their car breaks down, a group of young travelers find themselves stranded at a roadside museum run by the enigmatic Mr. Slausen and populated by his collection of life-like wax mannequins.
Retro PuppetmasterRetro Puppetmaster · 1999
Retro Puppetmaster
★ 4.21999
MovieHorror
Andre Toulon, living a peaceful life as a puppeteer in pre-WWI Paris, encounters the renegade sorcerer Afzel, who has stolen the mysterious secrets of life from the dark god Sutekh.
Puppet Master IIPuppet Master II · 1990
Puppet Master II
★ 6.01990
MovieHorror
A new team of paranormal researchers has come to the hotel to investigate its murder-soaked past; the puppets -- led by a new member, Torch -- shed some light on the matter, as they tunnel, burn, strangle and hook to survive.
Puppet Master III: Toulon's RevengePuppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge · 1992
Puppet Master III: Toulon's Revenge
★ 6.41992
MovieHorror
After hearing that mystical toymaker Andre Toulon has managed to create a troupe of sentient, living puppets, Nazi underling Dr. Hess sets his sights on exploiting Toulon's powers for the glory of the Reich.
Illegal in BlueIllegal in Blue · 1995
Illegal in Blue
★ 3.91995
MovieActionDrama
A cop taking personal leave after he witnesses money stolen from the police property room becomes involved with a beautiful singer who may have killed her husband.

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Best of Tromadance Film Festival: Volume 1Best of Tromadance Film Festival: Volume 1 · 2002
Best of Tromadance Film Festival: Volume 1
2002
MovieHorrorDocumentary
Tromadance is the first film festival wholeheartedly devoted to filmmakers and fans. Unlike other film festivals, Tromadance does not charge filmmakers to submit their films. Entrance to all screenings is free and open to the public. Also, there are no VIP reservations or preferential treatment regarding films, panels or parties of any kind given. This DVD contains the best short films from the first few Tromadance festivals, including David Schmoeller's "Please Kill Mr. Kinski," Carey Burtt's "The Psychotic Odyssey of Richard Chase," Lee Demarbre's "Harry Knuckles and the Treasure of the Aztec Mummy," Steve Herold's "H.R. Pukenshette," Barry Norman's "Deadbeats" and others.

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