Review of House of Wax (1953) by Cika-Tita A — 13 Jun 2009
Another one of Vincent Prices all time classics.
It was the first ever 3-D color feature from a major American studio. I just wish that the 3-D version would see a DVD release so I could appreciate the film they way it was meant to be.
Based on the 1933 film, The Mystery of the Wax Museum.
It is the tragic story of a devoted wax figure sculptor (Vincent Price) with a museum in 1910s New York. When his financial partner Matthew Burke (Roy Roberts) demands more sensational exhibits to increase profits, Jarrod refuses. Burke deliberately sets the museum on fire, intending to claim the insurance money. He fights off Jarrod in the process, and splashes kerosene over his body, leaving him to die in the fire. Miraculously, Jarrod survives with severe injuries, and builds a new House of Wax with help from threatening deaf-mute sculptor, Igor played by a young Charles Bronson who is still going by his real name (Charles Buchinsky).
This is one movie I never get tired of seeing.
Again I warn you "DO NOT!" waste your time with the stupid remake with Paris Hilton. They totally ruined this story.
This review of House of Wax (1953) was written by Cika-Tita A on 13 Jun 2009.
House of Wax has generally received positive reviews.
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