House of Wax 1953
“You've never been scared until you've been scared in 3-D.”
What is House of Wax?
House of Wax is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Horror, Crime.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1953
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 16, 1953
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Horror, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
House of Wax is a film first released in 1953. Catalogued under Horror, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A sculptor’s wax museum turns deadly when ambition pushes his art to gruesome extremes.”
- Atmospheric 3‑D horror experience
- Vincent Price delivers iconic performance
- Classic remake with stylish set pieces
- Being a remake, it follows a familiar storyline
- Runtime under 90 minutes limits narrative depth
Watch it if you enjoy classic 3‑D horror and Vincent Price’s chilling performances.
The film delivers 1950s horror thrills with graphic wax‑molded murders, suitable for mature audiences.
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When was House of Wax released?
House of Wax was released in the United States on April 16, 1953.
Who stars as the sculptor?
Vincent Price stars as the disfigured sculptor who runs the wax museum.
Is the 1953 film an original story?
It is a remake of the studio’s 1933 film Mystery of the Wax Museum.
What is the film’s runtime?
The movie runs for approximately 1 hour and 28 minutes.
Was the film presented in 3‑D?
Yes, it was marketed as a 3‑D horror experience.
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