Waxwork
Seen it?1988 | 97 min | Horror, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.2 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and horror fans. If you loved Fright Night, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Wealthy slacker Mark, his new girlfriend Sarah, and their friends, are invited to a special showing at a mysterious wax museum which displays eighteen of the most evil men of all time. After his ex-girlfriend and another friend disappear, Mark becomes suspicious…
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anthony Hickox
- Zach GalliganMark Loftmore
- Jennifer BasseyMrs. Loftmore
- Joe BakerJenkins
- Deborah ForemanSarah Brightman
- Michelle JohnsonChina Webster
- David WarnerWaxwork Man
- Eric BrownJames
- Clare CareyGemma
- Buckley NorrisLecturer
- Dana AshbrookTony