House of Wax
"You've never been scared until you've been scared in 3-D."
Originally released in 1953. House of Wax is a horror/crime film. directed by André de Toth. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Vincent Price, Frank Lovejoy, and Phyllis Kirk
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 16, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (370 votes)
Budget
$1M
Production budget
Box Office
$23.8M
23.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,000,000
- Revenue
- $23,750,319
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is House of Wax about?
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 i...
Who directed House of Wax?
House of Wax was directed by André de Toth.
How long is House of Wax?
House of Wax has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was House of Wax released?
House of Wax was released on April 16, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in House of Wax?
The main cast of House of Wax includes Vincent Price, Frank Lovejoy, Phyllis Kirk, Carolyn Jones, Paul Picerni.
Is House of Wax worth watching?
House of Wax has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 370 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.