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Waxworks

1924Movie1 h 23 minNR

Horror
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

A poet is hired by the owner of a wax museum in a circus to write tales about Harun al Raschid, Ivan the Terrible and Jack the Ripper. While writing, the poet and the daughter of the owner, Eva, fantasize the fantastic stories and fall in love for each other.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Pure escapism

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Paul Leni, Leo Birinski
Written by
Henrik Galeen
Produced by
Leo Birinski, Alexander Kwartiroff
Music by
Richard Siedhoff

Everyone

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Facts

November 13, 1924 · 1 h 23 min · NR

Released
November 13, 1924
Runtime
1 h 23 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Fantasy, Horror
Original language
German
Also spoken
xx
Made in
Germany
Available in
139 countries

Tropes

Adipose Rex, Death's Hourglass, Skeletons in the Coat Closet +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Waxworks?"

Questions about Waxworks

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Waxworks?

JustWatch TV FreeDarkroom

In the United States, Waxworks is free with ads on JustWatch TV Free and Darkroom. It also streams in 138 other countries.

Is Waxworks worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.5).

Will Waxworks scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

Is Waxworks good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Waxworks in English?

Germanxx

No, it was made in German, with some xx.

What tropes does Waxworks use?

Adipose RexDeath's HourglassSkeletons in the Coat ClosetThe IngenueOff with His Head!King IncognitoAsh FaceMatch CutDroit du SeigneurEvil ChancellorNo Name GivenComposite Characterand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 tropes for it, including Adipose Rex, Death's Hourglass, and Skeletons in the Coat Closet.