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House of Wax

House of Wax

You've never been scared until you've been scared in 3-D.

A New York sculptor who opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures runs into trouble with his business partner, who demands that the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: House of Wax
  • Genres: Horror, Crime
  • Release Date: 1953-04-16
  • Runtime: 88 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (351 votes)
  • Budget: $1,000,000
  • Revenue: $23,750,319
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.2178
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Vincent Price

Vincent Price

as Henry Jarrod

Frank Lovejoy

Frank Lovejoy

as Tom Brennan

Phyllis Kirk

Phyllis Kirk

as Sue Allen

Carolyn Jones

Carolyn Jones

as Cathy Gray

Paul Picerni

Paul Picerni

as Scott Andrews

Roy Roberts

Roy Roberts

as Matthew Burke

Angela Clarke

Angela Clarke

as Mrs. Andrews

Paul Cavanagh

Paul Cavanagh

as Sidney Wallace

Dabbs Greer

Dabbs Greer

as Shane

Charles Bronson

Charles Bronson

as Igor

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Trailers & Clips

HOUSE OF WAX Trailer [1953]

House of Wax (1953) original theatrical trailer

House of Wax (1953) - Trailer #1

Mick Garris on HOUSE OF WAX

External Links

Keywords

masknew york citywheelchairmorgueguillotineremakelaboratorywax museumdisfigured facepsychotronicsculptorwaxproto-slasher1900swaxwork

Frequently Asked Questions

What is House of Wax?

House of Wax is a Horror, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1953-04-16.

Who are the main actors in House of Wax?

The main cast includes Vincent Price, Frank Lovejoy, Phyllis Kirk, Carolyn Jones, Paul Picerni, .

Where can I watch House of Wax online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if House of Wax is available.

Is House of Wax based on a true story?

You've never been scared until you've been scared in 3-D.

What is the IMDb rating of House of Wax?

House of Wax has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 351 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of House of Wax?

The movie had a production budget of $1,000,000 and earned $23,750,319 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for House of Wax?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was House of Wax filmed?

House of Wax was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is House of Wax?

The total runtime of House of Wax is 88 minutes.

Is House of Wax suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to House of Wax?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to House of Wax.

Does House of Wax have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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