Tag: House of Wax

  • ‘House of Wax’ Introduced Us to Classic Horror and Ushered In a New Era

    ‘House of Wax’ Introduced Us to Classic Horror and Ushered In a New Era

    By the time House of Wax went into production in the mid-2000s, it was already an old story that had been told on screen twice. Originated by Charles S. Belden’s unpublished short story The Wax Works, it was first made into a movie in 1933 titled The Mystery of the Wax Museum. It is best…

  • The Cellar Star Elisha Cuthbert Doesn’t Hold Back In Horror Movies [Interview]

    The Cellar Star Elisha Cuthbert Doesn’t Hold Back In Horror Movies [Interview]

    Elisha Cuthbert’s horror movies are well-known among horror fans. Now, she’s got a distinct trio of horror titles on her resume with “Captivity,” “House of Wax,” and now, “The Cellar.” All different styles of horror movies, all different performances. However, those three movies share one key similarity for Cuthbert: “You can’t hold back when you’re…

  • Vincent Price: Classic Horror Movies and Must-Read Books You Should Own

    Vincent Price: Classic Horror Movies and Must-Read Books You Should Own

    All products and services featured by IndieWire are independently selected by IndieWire editors. However, IndieWire may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.Vincent Price rose to fame in “The Fly,” “House on Haunted Hill,” “Witchfinder General,” “House of Wax,” and “The…