Is House of Wax scary?

MyCinema has not rated House of Wax for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and crime film.

Where can I watch House of Wax in the US?

House of Wax streams on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is House of Wax?

House of Wax runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Is House of Wax suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for House of Wax in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19531h 28mHorror / Crime

House of Wax

Name: House of Wax
Genre: Horror, Crime
Released: 1953-04-16
Duration: 88 min

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

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 402 votes

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Availability

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MyCinema quick facts

House of Wax at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Short watch · 1h 28m

At 1h 28m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Horror · Crime

TMDB files it under horror and crime.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and HBO Max. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 402 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch House of Wax tonight

It is a short one: 1h 28m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 402 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

How scary is House of Wax?

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Questions about House of Wax

Is House of Wax scary?: MyCinema has not rated House of Wax for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror and crime film.
Where can I watch House of Wax in the US?: House of Wax streams on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is House of Wax?: House of Wax runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Is House of Wax suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for House of Wax in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.