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House of Wax

House of Wax (1953)

You've never been scared until you've been scared in 3-D.

Radar 46Stable signalGB:121h 28mHorror · Crime

The Radar read

A middle-of-the-pack signal worth a look, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.

Synopsis

A sculptor opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures, but quickly runs into trouble when his business partner demands the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.

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✗ Not for kidsBest for teens and up · GB 12
Scary / frightening

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Radar score46/100
Quality signal65/100
Audience rating6.9
Votes counted392
Trust signalStable signal

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