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Waxwork

  • 19881988
  • RR
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
13K
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Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros in Waxwork (1988)
A wax museum owner uses his horror exhibits to unleash evil on the world.
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  • Comedy
  • Horror

A wax museum owner uses his horror exhibits to unleash evil on the world.A wax museum owner uses his horror exhibits to unleash evil on the world.A wax museum owner uses his horror exhibits to unleash evil on the world.

IMDb RATING
6.1/10
13K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Anthony Hickox
  • Writer
    • Anthony Hickox
  • Stars
    • Zach Galligan
    • Deborah Foreman
    • Jennifer Bassey
Top credits
  • Director
    • Anthony Hickox
  • Writer
    • Anthony Hickox
  • Stars
    • Zach Galligan
    • Deborah Foreman
    • Jennifer Bassey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 119User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 4 nominations

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:03
    Official Trailer

    Photos162

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    Zach Galligan and Deborah Foreman in Waxwork (1988)
    Michelle Johnson in Waxwork (1988)
    Michelle Johnson in Waxwork (1988)
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    Top cast

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    Zach Galligan
    Zach Galligan
    • Markas Mark
    Deborah Foreman
    Deborah Foreman
    • Sarahas Sarah
    Jennifer Bassey
    Jennifer Bassey
    • Mrs. Loftmoreas Mrs. Loftmore
    Joe Baker
    • Jenkinsas Jenkins
    Michelle Johnson
    Michelle Johnson
    • Chinaas China
    David Warner
    David Warner
    • Waxwork Manas Waxwork Man
    Eric Brown
    Eric Brown
    • Jamesas James
    Clare Carey
    Clare Carey
    • Gemmaas Gemma
    Buckley Norris
    Buckley Norris
    • Lectureras Lecturer
    Dana Ashbrook
    Dana Ashbrook
    • Tonyas Tony
    Micah Grant
    • Johnathanas Johnathan
    Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros
    Mihaly 'Michu' Meszaros
    • Hansas Hans
    • (as Mihaly 'Michu' Mesza)
    Jack David Walker
    • Junioras Junior
    • (as Jack David Warner)
    John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies
    • Werewolfas Werewolf
    Nelson Welch
    • Elderly Manas Elderly Man
    Miles O'Keeffe
    Miles O'Keeffe
    • Count Draculaas Count Dracula
    Christopher Bradley
    Christopher Bradley
    • Stephanas Stephan
    Tom MacGreevey
    • Charlesas Charles
    • (as Thomas MacGreevey)
    • Director
      • Anthony Hickox
    • Writer
      • Anthony Hickox
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
    • All cast & crew

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    Storyline

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    A waxwork museum comes to town, and a mysterious man invites some teens to come to a special showing at midnight. Once inside, while viewing different exhibits, the scenes come alive and the viewer is sucked into the story being portrayed. —Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
    • creepy waxworks
    • reference to marquis de sade
    • torture chamber
    • portal
    • whipping
    • 67 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Stop On By And Give Afterlife A Try.
    • Genres
      • Comedy
      • Horror
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      There were three characters that were supposed to be displays in the Waxwork, but left out of the film for legal reasons: Jason Voorhees from the Friday the 13th, five children from Village of the Damned (1960), and The Thing (1982).
    • Goofs
      Most "waxworks" move or blink their eyes.
    • Quotes

      China: Can't a girl get laid around here without being burned at the stake?

      Mark Loftmore: [with an unlit cigarette in his mouth] Anybody got a match?

      China: I do what I want when I want. Dig it or fuck off.

    • Crazy credits
      Dedicated to Hammer, Argento, Romero, Dante, Landis, Spielberg, Wells, Carpenter, Mom and Dad, and many more ...
    • Alternate versions
      Available in both R and unrated versions.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'Waxwork' (1988)
    • Soundtracks
      It's My Party
      Written by Wally Gold (uncredited), John Gluck (uncredited), Herbert Weiner (as Herb Weiner) (uncredited) and Seymour Gottlieb (uncredited)

      Performed by Lesley Gore

      Courtesy of PolyGram Special Projects a division of PolyGram Records, Inc

    User reviews119

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    The movie isn't perfect but very fun, well thought out and put together well. I strongly recommend this to fans of horror.
    Waxwork is another VHS cover classic from 1988 available on Tubi for free. The movie is delivered by Anthony Hickox (Waxwork 2, Hellraiser 3 and Warlock). The storyline is fairly straightforward when some high school kids discover a new waxworks exhibit in town and decide to schedule a private tour amongst friends. As the exhibits come to life they realize the exhibits may be more than they anticipated. The special effects in this movie are fantastic for the time. I also enjoyed the cast, which gives you 80s nostalgia, very much including Zach Galligan (Gremlins), Michelle Johnson (she's in one of my favorite Tales from the Crypt episodes), Deborah Foreman (April Fool's), David Warner (Tron) and Michu (Alf). The movie isn't perfect but very fun, well thought out and put together well. I strongly recommend this to fans of horror. I would give this a 7/10.
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    • May 19, 2021

    FAQ2

    • What are the differences between the R-Rated cut and the Unrated version of the movie?
    • Are any of the characters real?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 1988 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
      • West Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Reise zurück in der Zeit
    • Filming locations
      • Higgins-Verbeck-Hirsch Mansion - 637 South Lucerne Boulevard, Windsor Square, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Vestron Pictures
      • HB Filmrullen
      • Contemporary Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $3,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $808,114
    • Gross worldwide
      • $808,114
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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