Terror in the Wax Museum (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1973, Terror in the Wax Museum is a horror and mystery film directed by Georg Fenady, running about 93 minutes. “Karkov is here!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Terrifying wax figures of renowned personalities, such as Attila the Hun and Jack the Ripper, surround the sale of a London museum.
Who’s in it. Terror in the Wax Museum stars Ray Milland as Harry Flexner, Elsa Lanchester as Julia Hawthorn, Maurice Evans as Inspector Daniels and John Carradine as Claude Dupree, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Terror in the Wax Museum has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terror in the Wax Museum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terror in the Wax Museum tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Terror in the Wax Museum (1973)?
- In US, Terror in the Wax Museum is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Terror in the Wax Museum worth watching?
- Terror in the Wax Museum holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Terror in the Wax Museum?
- Terror in the Wax Museum stars Ray Milland, Elsa Lanchester, Maurice Evans, John Carradine and Lisa Lu.
- When was Terror in the Wax Museum released?
- Terror in the Wax Museum was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.