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House of Wax
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. With Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray, Brian Van Holt.
60.5/100
TMDB RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A group of unwitting teens are stranded near a strange wax museum and soon must fight to survive and keep from becoming the next exhibit.
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60.5/100
TMDB RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA group of unwitting teens are stranded near a strange wax museum and soon must fight to survive and keep from becoming the next exhibit.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for House of Wax.
MoviHero lists May 5, 2005 as the release date for House of Wax. Jaume Collet-Serra is the listed director. The listed cast includes Elisha Cuthbert as Carly Jones, Chad Michael Murray as Nick Jones, Brian Van Holt as Bo Sinclair / Vincent Sinclair, Paris Hilton as Paige Edwards. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMay 5, 2005
GenresMystery · Thriller · Horror
Runtime1h 53m
DirectorJaume Collet-Serra
CastElisha Cuthbert as Carly Jones, Chad Michael Murray as Nick Jones, Brian Van Holt as Bo Sinclair / Vincent Sinclair, Paris Hilton as Paige Edwards
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is House of Wax right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
House of Wax runs 1h 53m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 6/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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But shorterThe Last Kiss2026 · 1h 37m
16 minutes shorter (1h 37m). Shared genre: mystery, thriller, horror.
But less emotionally intenseCharlie Shaw's Revenge2026 · 1h 49mEstimated emotional impact: 4/10 versus 6/10. Shared genre: thriller, horror.
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RATING & SOURCE
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TMDB: 60.5/100 (6.046/10) from 3,491 votes. Updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Pacing6/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary10/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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SIMILAR GENRES & STORY THEMES
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