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Waxwork

1988·Movie
1h 37min·R

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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder5
  • Hopefulness4
  • Nostalgia4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Physical Comedy4
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Intrigue7
  • Acting6

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Graphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

Stop on by and give afterlife a try.

Wealthy slacker Mark, his new girlfriend Sarah, and their friends, are invited to a special showing at a mysterious wax museum which displays eighteen of the most evil men of all time. After his ex-girlfriend and another friend disappear, Mark becomes suspicious…
Practical Horror80's HorrorMonster MashGoreAnthologyWax MuseumCreature FeatureGrotesque

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Questions about Waxwork

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Where can I stream Waxwork legally?

Waxwork is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Waxwork worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Waxwork rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Waxwork?

1 h 37 min

Waxwork runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Waxwork?

Critics51
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 51 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see Waxwork much the same way.

Was Waxwork a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$808,114

No. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $808,114 worldwide, 27% of its budget.

What language is Waxwork in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Waxwork?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Waxwork in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Waxwork use?

Knight of CerebusEverything's Deader with ZombiesGornPop-Cultural Osmosis FailureSword FightPet the DogAll Myths Are TrueYour Mind Makes It RealDepraved DwarfFlynningHelping HandsArtifact Titleand 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 storytelling tropes for Waxwork, including Knight of Cerebus, Everything's Deader with Zombies, Gorn.