----------------------------Original message---------------------------- I just rented this video, starring Donald Sutherland, Yaphet Kotto (a cameo) and a bunch of relative unknowns in an X-files-ish thriller of parasitic alien invasion. Was this ever theatrically released? It is definately a B-movie, but Sutherland lent a touch of class. I'm developing a 'thesis' (though not in the literal, academic sense) regarding name actors of considerable talent who get involved in stupid sleaze-type projects. What motivates them? Cash (in this case I imagine the payoff would have been slight)? Favours to friends'/family endeavors? Puppet Master got off to a very promising start and explored some potentially interesting concepts but eventually degenerated into typical action-adventure fare (most unlike X-files). It would make an interesting case study in a nebulous genre of films that, unwittingly and unintentionally, approach making a credible cinematic statement. Any others that might fit this category? David Smith [log in to unmask]