House of Wax 1953
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SplatA 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.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Henry Jarrod
as Tom Brennan
as Sue Allen
as Cathy Gray
as Scott Andrews
as Matthew Burke
as Mrs. Andrews
as Sidney Wallace
as Shane
as Igor
Director:
Writer:
Crane Wilbur, Charles S. Belden
Stars:
Vincent Price, Frank Lovejoy, Phyllis Kirk, Carolyn Jones, Paul Picerni, Roy Roberts, Angela Clarke, Paul Cavanagh, Dabbs Greer, Charles Bronson,
Genres:
Horror,Crime
Release Date:
1953 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
88 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
House of Wax
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Henry Jarrod
as Tom Brennan
as Sue Allen
as Cathy Gray
as Scott Andrews
as Matthew Burke
as Mrs. Andrews
as Sidney Wallace
as Shane
as Igor
as Barker
as Man Checking His Watch (uncredited)
as Can-Can Dancer (uncredited)
as Girlfriend (uncredited)
as Museum Patron (uncredited)
as Portly Man (uncredited)
as Museum Patron (uncredited)
as Medical Examiner (uncredited)
as Museum Patron (uncredited)
as Millie (uncredited)
as Lodger (uncredited)
as Spectator / Man Entering Music Hall (uncredited)
as Waiter (uncredited)
as Detective (uncredited)
as Spectator / Man Entering Music Hall (uncredited)
as Detective (uncredited)
as Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
as Museum Patron (uncredited)
as Surgeon (uncredited)
as Mrs. Flanagan (uncredited)
as Observer on Street (uncredited)
as Museum Patron (uncredited)
as Bruce Allison (uncredited)
as Ticket Taker (uncredited)
as Observer on Street (uncredited)
as Scrubwoman (uncredited)
as Can Can Dancer (uncredited)
as Girlfriend (Uncredited)
as Elevator Operator (uncredited)
as Morgue Attendant (uncredited)
as Corpse in Morgue (uncredited)
as (uncredited)
as Leon Averill (uncredited)
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