House Of Wax -

This report covers the , focusing primarily on the 2005 slasher remake while referencing its 1953 classic predecessor . Movie Overview Release Date: May 6, 2005 Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

Critics originally slammed the film for its simple plot and the casting of Paris Hilton. House Of Wax

In recent years, it has gained a cult following as a "solid popcorn horror movie" and is praised for its practical effects and production design , particularly the melting house sequence. This report covers the , focusing primarily on

The film is rated R for brutal, bloody violence and strong language. Production Trivia The film is rated R for brutal, bloody

A group of college friends on their way to a football game are stranded in the eerie, seemingly abandoned town of Ambrose after their car breaks down. Seeking help, they discover the "Trudy’s House of Wax," a museum where the exhibits are unnervingly lifelike .

The group soon realizes the horrifying truth: the wax figures are actually human victims coated in wax while still alive. They are hunted by the demented Sinclair twins , Bo and Vincent, who maintain the town's facade. The film culminates in a massive fire that causes the entire wax house to melt around the survivors .

The film earned approximately $70 million worldwide against a $40 million budget. Genre: Slasher / Horror Plot Summary