House of Wax (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1953, House of Wax is a crime, horror and mystery film directed by André de Toth, running about 88 minutes. “You've never been scared until you've been scared in 3-D.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A New York sculptor who opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures runs into trouble with his business partner, who demands that the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.
Who’s in it. House of Wax stars Vincent Price as Henry Jarrod, Frank Lovejoy as Tom Brennan, Phyllis Kirk as Sue Allen and Carolyn Jones as Cathy Gray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, House of Wax has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $23.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch House of Wax page.
If you liked it. Fans of House of Wax tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch House of Wax (1953)?
- In US, House of Wax is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is House of Wax worth watching?
- House of Wax holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in House of Wax?
- House of Wax stars Vincent Price, Frank Lovejoy, Phyllis Kirk, Carolyn Jones and Paul Picerni.
- When was House of Wax released?
- House of Wax was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.