You've never been scared until you've been scared in 3-D.
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.
House of Wax (1953) is a horror and crime film directed by André de Toth, released on April 16, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Vincent Price, Frank Lovejoy, Phyllis Kirk and Carolyn Jones. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 394 ratings.
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Vincent Price
as Henry Jarrod
Frank Lovejoy
as 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 Shane
Charles Bronson
as Igor
Reggie Rymal
as Barker
Oliver Blake
as Man Checking His Watch (uncredited)
Directed by André de Toth, written by Crane Wilbur and Charles S. Belden, produced by Bryan Foy.
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 394 ratings.
In any format it's a genre highlight. Henry Jarrod is a very talented sculptor of wax figures for a museum. But as the museum starts to flounder, Jarrod's partner, Matthew Burke, insists on taking a new direction, a row ensues and Jarrod is knocked unconscious. Burke seizes the opportunity to torch the museum and get the insurance money, with Jarrod still in the premises. Thought long since dead, Jarrod resurfaces,…
Reviewed on July 18, 2019
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The main cast of House of Wax (1953) includes Vincent Price, Frank Lovejoy, Phyllis Kirk, Carolyn Jones and Paul Picerni. The film was directed by André de Toth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
House of Wax was released on April 16, 1953 and runs for 1h 28m.
House of Wax (1953) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 394 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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