House of Wax 2005
“Prey. Slay. Display.”
What is House of Wax?
House of Wax is a 2005 slasher film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra in his feature directorial debut. The film is a remake of a 1953 film of the same name and features an ensemble cast.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2005
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 113 minutes
- Release date
- May 5, 2005
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Village Roadshow Pictures, Dark Castle Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Revenue
- $68,766,121
- Genres
- Horror, Thriller, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
House of Wax is a 2005 slasher film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra in his feature directorial debut. The film is a remake of a 1953 film of the same name and features an ensemble cast. The story takes place near a strange wax museum where a group of unwitting teens become stranded. They soon find themselves fighting to survive and must navigate a terrifying situation. The film features impressive special effects and a Paris Hilton strip tease scene, which were notable aspects of the movie. The characters in the film are in their 20s and make fatal errors that put them in danger.
Should you watch it?
“Stranded teens must fight to survive a strange wax museum.”
- features impressive special effects
- directed by Jaume Collet-Serra in his feature directorial debut
- characters repeat fatal errors typical of the genre
Watch it if you enjoy horror and thriller films involving stranded teens.
The film carries an R rating and contains horror and thriller elements.
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Frequently asked questions
When was House of Wax released in the US?
The film was released on 05/06/2005 in the US.
What genres does the film belong to?
It belongs to the horror, thriller, and mystery genres.
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra in his feature directorial debut.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes.
What is the basic premise?
A group of unwitting teens are stranded near a strange wax museum and must fight to survive.