House of Wax (1953)



AndrČ de Toth's 3-D remake of the 1931 creepy classic Mystery of the Wax Museum stars Vincent Price as a sculpter who survives the fiery destruction of his wax museum to create a new House of Wax showcasing historical scenes and recent crimes (including the murder of his former business partner Sydney Wallace and his lover Cathy). But when Cathy's room-mate Sue (Phyllis Kirk), investigates her friend's death, she makes a gruesome discovery...

Vincent is the archetypal anti-hero here playing the charming, but demented Henry Jarrod. A classic.



As a rare treat, have a look at Tim Burton introducing one of his favourite films, courtesy of YouTube.


Directed by AndrČ de Toth
Story by Crane Wilbur

CAST
Vincent Price as Henry Jarrod
Frank Lovejoy as Lt Brennan
Phyllis Kirk as Sue Allen
Carolyn Jones as Cathy Gray
Paul Picerni as Scott Andrews
Paul Cavanagh as Sidney Wallace


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