House of Wax (1953)
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Synopsis
An associate burns down a wax museum with the owner inside, but he survives only to become vengeful and murderous.
Cast
- Vincent Price
- Frank Lovejoy
- Phyllis Kirk
- Carolyn Jones
- Paul Picerni
- Roy Roberts
- Angela Clarke
- Paul Cavanagh
- Dabbs Greer
- Charles Bronson
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- Oct 29, 2020
The problem with all these films where Vincent Price plays a villainous character is that he's always so much more charismatic than the protagonists that you can't help but want him to come out on top. Is that really a problem, actually?
SamSep 23, 2021This film is less than 90 minutes long, and still has a 10 minute intermission. I was truly born in the wrong time.
RemoboNov 4, 2018Enjoyable career revitalizer for Price but not one of my go to watches when it comes to his huge catalogue of macabre, still though, House of Wax has a lot going for it—nice camera work, an amazing setting, shadowy street chases, long takes, and the great ending reveal that…
Ian West - Aug 25, 2019
The dude enthusiastically catching paddle balls in his mouth will haunt me for the rest of my days.
Jordan Beaumont AndersonFeb 9, 2021Vincent Price is a legend
WadeOct 27, 2023Watched this on my grandpas old dvd for the first time since he passed. I miss him
Haunted Hippie - Oct 5, 2023
A remake of the classic Mystery of the Wax Museum; this time in startling 3D and starring the always amazing Vincent Price in the role that would redefine his career from secondary character to horror maestro. The film follows broadly the same narrative thrust as the 1933…
Slig001Oct 28, 2025It's a pretty great early horror which boasts some amazing production design and an unforgettable Vincent Price performance; it's just a shame you can no longer see it in 3D.
SamAug 14, 2021There's no such thing as a bad or even boring Vincent Price performance. No matter the production or the state of the script, you can bet your entire savings that Price will give it his all. The sheer level of commitment to, at the time, a frowned-upon genre is something…
Ben Hibburd
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- Thaïs Lacar lovedHouse of Wax
This movie is so creepy. It is very clear what is going on from the beginning but it is still interesting to see how the main character avoids doom.
Zdobby259 likedHouse of WaxGreat suspense and horror throughout, this is my idea of horror with suspenseful story and music rather than relying on Gore and blood
mason williams likedHouse of WaxI love the way this movie looks, 1953 as 1902. One of Vincent price’s best horror movies in my opinion. It’s just really cool.
- Hayden lovedHouse of Wax
Incredible visuals that added to the incredible acting and plot. A must watch for fans of classic horror and Vincent Price!
Julie H lovedHouse of WaxRemarkably creepy, even by today’s standards. Very original plot and idea and a dazzling performance by Vincent Price.
Carson Willoughby likedHouse of WaxDecent enough mystery, creepy. Unfortunately it’s of it’s time and didn’t bring much
- Asmodeus likedHouse of Wax
terrifying! the first time I watched it I had to sleep with the lights on!
Sara likedHouse of WaxIncredible visual and make up for it’s time, was a good watch
Maddie DeGraw likedHouse of WaxIt did not end how I thought it would. Pretty well done!
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Metacritic
The major causes for anxiety presented by this film are in the savagery of its conception and the intolerable artlessness of its sound. It is thrown and howled at the audience as though the only purpose was to overwhelm the naturally curious patron with an excess of brutal stimuli.
Bosley Crowther
The New York Times
It’s Price that gives House of Wax its characteristic balance of elegance and lurid theatricality.
Eric Henderson
Slant Magazine
Frequently Asked Questions
Is House of Wax (1953) (1953) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is House of Wax (1953) (1953)?
The movie is 1hr 28min long.
What's House of Wax (1953) (1953) about?
An associate burns down a wax museum with the owner inside, but he survives only to become vengeful and murderous.
Who's the cast of House of Wax (1953) (1953)?
- Vincent Price as Prof. Henry Jarrod
- Frank Lovejoy as Det. Lt. Tom Brennan
- Phyllis Kirk as Sue Allen
- Carolyn Jones as Cathy Gray
- Paul Picerni as Scott Andrews
- Roy Roberts as Matthew Burke
- Angela Clarke as Mrs. Andrews
- Paul Cavanagh as Sidney Wallace
- Dabbs Greer as Sgt. Jim Shane
- Charles Bronson as Igor
Who's the director behind House of Wax (1953) (1953)?
André De Toth directed House of Wax (1953) (1953).
Who produced House of Wax (1953) (1953)?
Bryan Foy produced House of Wax (1953) (1953).
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