The Wax Mask fingerprintHigh energy, striking style, emotionally cool.
Terrifying and tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Crime, mystery, and the mind
Solid, not remarkable
Standout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Terrifying and tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Wax Mask is terrifying, tense, and violent. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Emotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
Some dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some dark humor.
Crime, mystery, and the mind
Its world is built around crime, mystery, and the mind.
Solid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
Standout visual style
A distinctive visual signature.
Look and sound: the visual style stand out.
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
1 h 38 min
The Wax Mask runs 1 h 38 min.
It was made in Italian. Produced in France, Italy.
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5.8
