Waxwork (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1988, Waxwork is a comedy and horror film directed by Anthony Hickox, running about 97 minutes. “Stop on by and give afterlife a try.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wealthy slacker college student Mark, his new girlfriend Sarah, and their friends are invited to a special showing at a mysterious wax museum which displays 18 of the most evil men of all time. After his ex-girlfriend and another friend disappear, Mark becomes suspicious.
Who’s in it. Waxwork stars Zach Galligan as Mark Loftmore, Deborah Foreman as Sarah Brightman, Michelle Johnson as China Webster and David Warner as Waxwork Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Waxwork has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $808.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Waxwork page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waxwork tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waxwork (1988)?
- In US, Waxwork is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Waxwork worth watching?
- Waxwork holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waxwork?
- Waxwork stars Zach Galligan, Deborah Foreman, Michelle Johnson, David Warner and Dana Ashbrook.
- When was Waxwork released?
- Waxwork was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.