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House of Wax

2005Movie1 h 53 minR

HorrorThriller
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5Letterboxd3.0/5Metacritic416.2Rotten Tomatoes27%44%

A terrifying, tense horror movie.

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Movies with

Story

Prey. Slay. Display.

A group of unwitting teens are stranded near a strange wax museum and soon must fight to survive and keep from becoming the next exhibit.

Feels like

  • Slasher Horror
  • Wax Museum Setting
  • Uncanny Valley Atmosphere
  • Visually Grotesque
  • Teen Survival Thriller
  • Remake Homage
  • High Tension Suspense
  • Startle-Heavy
  • Campy Execution

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Jaume Collet-Serra
Written by
Carey Hayes, Chad Hayes
Produced by
Robert Zemeckis, Susan Downey, Joel Silver
Music by
John Ottman

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 5, 2005 · 1 h 53 min · R

Released
May 5, 2005
Runtime
1 h 53 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Thriller, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$69 million
Available in
84 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream House of Wax?"

Questions about House of Wax

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream House of Wax?

HBO MaxPhiloAMC+AMC

In the United States, House of Wax streams on HBO Max, Philo, AMC+, and AMC. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 46 other countries.

Is House of Wax worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.5, Letterboxd 3.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (34).

Will House of Wax scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 9 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Is House of Wax plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (6 of 10) and spectacle (5 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.