Vincent Price, Phyllis Kirk, Frank Lovejoy
Ever been creeped out by the life-like statues at a wax museum? Yes? But have you ever recognized your old roommate behind the glass? Vincent Price plays the menacing Professor Henry Jarrod, in a role...( read more
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DVD Release Date: August 5, 2003
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Flixster Reviews (1,196)
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August 12, 2009A spectacular story of a wax museum really made of human castings with Vincent Price as the madman.
Tame these days, it must've been a bit shocking to see the elevator hanging scene.
The fire effects are superb, with all the wax figures melting. When I saw clips, I always thoug...( read more) -
April 15, 2009A film I've had a fascination with since childhood, 'House of Wax' combines the camp of '50s gimmick horror with themes of art and suffering reminiscent of 'The Phantom of the Opera.' The story, originally explored in 1933's 'Mystery of the Wax Museum,' is an unforgettable one a...( read more)
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February 1, 2009Again, the 4 stars are for the 3D version of this film. Yet even without it, the film is an outstanding creep fest for its time. Early appearance by Charles Bronson and another sexpot turn from Carolyn Jones just add solid traditional elements to the horror/murder mystery entry.
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February 24, 2008The always cool Vincent Price plays again a vengeful devilish man in this delightful 3-D film.
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November 9, 2009I love Vincent Price and this is a pure classic example of him and why he is a legend.
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October 26, 2009House of Wax definitely inspired an entire generation of horror flicks. Vincent Price gives a fine performance as a tortured, vengeful artist. It's not too often when an iconic horror movie villain is as layered and believable as Price's disfigured sculptor. This is easily one of...( read more)
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Critic Reviews
June 25, 2005
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness
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November 3, 2007Well it doesn't look that good and my father as watched it and is friend and they didn't likie it either saw I'm not intrested in this movie
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June 28, 2007Post pictures of the new one on the page of the new one GODFUCKINGDAMNIT!
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