House of Wax
dir. André de Toth
71
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A sculptor opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures, but quickly runs into trouble when his business partner demands the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.
Critics consensus
House of Wax is a 3-D horror delight that combines the atmospheric eerieness of the wax museum with the always chilling presence of Vincent Price.
Directed byAndré de Toth
StarringVincent Price, Frank Lovejoy, Phyllis Kirk, Carolyn Jones, Paul Picerni, Roy Roberts
Written byCharles S. Belden, Crane Wilbur
CinematographyBert Glennon
EditingJames Kitchen
MusicDavid Buttolph
House of Wax
1953 · 1h 28m
Horror, Crime
A sculptor opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures, but quickly runs into trouble when his business partner demands the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.
Our Verdict
71
Critics Consensus
House of Wax is a 3-D horror delight that combines the atmospheric eerieness of the wax museum with the always chilling presence of Vincent Price.
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