The Premise
A poet is hired by the owner of a wax museum in a circus to write tales about Harun al Raschid, Ivan the Terrible and Jack the Ripper. While writing, the poet and the daughter of the owner, Eva, fantasize the fantastic stories and fall in love for each other.
Why It Terrifies Us
Categorized under Anthology, German Expressionist, Silent Horror, Waxworks taps into fundamental fears. The 7.4/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of insanity, jack the ripper, anthology continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.
Into The Vault
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