House of Wax (2005)
Stranded teens fight for survival against a chilling wax museum, where every exhibit holds a pulpy, gritty secret.
A group of unwitting teens are stranded near a strange wax museum and soon must fight to survive and keep from becoming the next exhibit.
How intense is House of Wax?
House of Wax is properly scary, with extreme gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What House of Wax feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulchillingpulpy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream House of Wax
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is House of Wax for you?
Is House of Wax scary?
Yes, properly. House of Wax is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is House of Wax gory or violent?
Extreme gore (3 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3). If graphic gore is a dealbreaker, skip it.
Is House of Wax sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is House of Wax OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 2, gore 3, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is House of Wax?
House of Wax runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream House of Wax?
House of Wax is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does House of Wax have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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