Review of Waxwork (1988) by Jeff P — 06 May 2012

A fun, entertaining film featuring classic horror icons revamped with modern gore and exploitation!

This review of Waxwork (1988) was written by Jeff P on 06 May 2012.

Waxwork has generally received mixed reviews.

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