House of Wax

Apr 16, 1953

1h 28m

★ 6.9

You've never been scared until you've been scared in 3-D.

Overview

A sculptor opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures, but quickly runs into trouble when his business partner demands the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.

Genres

Horror

Crime

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Cast

Henry Jarrod

Vincent Price

Tom Brennan

Frank Lovejoy

Sue Allen

Phyllis Kirk

Cathy Gray

Carolyn Jones

Scott Andrews

Paul Picerni

Matthew Burke

Roy Roberts

Mrs. Andrews

Angela Clarke

Sidney Wallace

Paul Cavanagh

Shane

Dabbs Greer

Igor

Charles Bronson

Barker

Reggie Rymal

Man Checking His Watch (uncredited)

Oliver Blake

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5.5

Emil and the Detectives

Feb 5, 1935

Erich Kästner’s beloved novel has been adapted for film or television six times since its publication in 1929; this 1935 British version was the first in English. Believed lost for decades, it was recently rediscovered by the BFI and has now been restored. The film moves the action from Berlin to London, where Emil goes to stay with his grandmother and cousin. Thereafter, the tale of Emil’s adventures with a gang of streetwise London children faithfully follows the original plot.

6.2

Emil and the Detectives

Dec 18, 1964

When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his family, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels. While following the thief, Emil runs into Gustav, a young boy who gathers up all his friends to help Emil find the money. However, they get into more trouble than they bargained for when Emil's pickpocket turns out to be mixed up with a couple of notorious bank robbers.

7.5

Emil and the Detectives

Oct 14, 1954

Emil goes to Berlin to see his grandmother with a large amount of money and is offered sweets by a strange man that make him sleep. He wakes up at his stop with no money. It is up to him and a group of children to save the day.

6.8

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8.0

Manhattan Night of Murder

Nov 24, 1965

Second Jerry Cotton movie. A ring of gangsters has been terrorizing New York City. Special agent Jerry Cotton is summoned by the FBI to help crack down on the Criminals and put them out of business. He doesnt pull any punches either.

7.4

Jerry Cotton: The Trap Snaps Shut at Midnight

Mar 4, 1966

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8.3

Jerry Cotton: Tip Not Included

Aug 24, 1966

An elaborate bank robbery takes place and the gangsters succeed although the FBI had been warned. Jerry Cotton, who is considered accountable for this major failure, loses his badge over this. Being the man he is, Cotton doesn't let the evil-doers forget that he has unfinished business with them.

8.8

Murderers Club of Brooklyn

Mar 17, 1967

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6.8

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6.6

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6.6

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6.5

Scream 2

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7.3

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3.5

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6.4

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Mar 15, 1967

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5.7

I Was a Teenage Frankenstein

Nov 23, 1957

Professor Frankenstein creates a teenager from an accident victim, who gets angry when he learns he is going to be taken apart.

6.2

No Telling

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