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Waxwork (1988)

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In this horror film, an evil magician creates a wax display of famous monsters and murderers and invites a group of unsuspecting young college students to view the collection. However, when the kids are trapped in the deadly displays, one-by-one they soon discover that the wax models are more than they appear to be. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi

R, 1 hr. 37 min.

Horror, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

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Anthony Hickox

Vestron Video

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All Critics (11) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (4) | DVD (5)

good stuff

July 8, 2005 Comment

Better than "House of Wax" anyway

May 6, 2005 Comment
Moviehole

Just sort of lays there for long stretches like a dead weasel.

October 16, 2003 Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | Comment
Film Freak Central

Amusing diversion, but nothing special

July 30, 2002 Comment
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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Audience Reviews for Waxwork

Entertaining comic horror which see's six young friends lured to a mysterious waxwork museum where the owner has plans to make them part of the exhibit. It's a little silly but a good fun ride all the same. You have a good range of classic monsters on show from Vampires, Zombies and Werewolves and a decent amount of

December 9, 2011
WrenchLT
Lee ?

Super Reviewer

Cheesy and campy, but great fun. Lots of eye candy for both sexes too. As long as you don't take it that seriously, then you probably won't be disappointed.

November 5, 2008
newvogueravyn

Super Reviewer

    1. China: Vampires are fiction!
    2. Elderly Man: No! They're real! And they can only be killed by a crucifix, wood through their heart, or decapitation!
    – Submitted by Creep F (8 months ago)
    1. Mr. Lincoln: They'll make a movie about anything now a days.
    – Submitted by Creep F (8 months ago)
    1. Mark: If those guys are waxworks, they have definitely improved them since I was a kid.
    – Submitted by Creep F (8 months ago)
    1. Marquis de Sade Girl #3: Lucky bitch. Just because she is a virgin she gets to get beaten in front of the English Prince? I mean, we were all virgins once.
    – Submitted by Creep F (8 months ago)
    1. Mr. Lincoln: They've made a movie about the Phantom of the Opera?
    – Submitted by Creep F (8 months ago)

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