House Of Wax -

The film earned approximately $70 million worldwide against a $40 million budget. Genre: Slasher / Horror Plot Summary

This report covers the , focusing primarily on the 2005 slasher remake while referencing its 1953 classic predecessor . Movie Overview Release Date: May 6, 2005 Director: Jaume Collet-Serra House Of Wax

Critics originally slammed the film for its simple plot and the casting of Paris Hilton. The film earned approximately $70 million worldwide against

A group of college friends on their way to a football game are stranded in the eerie, seemingly abandoned town of Ambrose after their car breaks down. Seeking help, they discover the "Trudy’s House of Wax," a museum where the exhibits are unnervingly lifelike . A group of college friends on their way

Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray, Brian Van Holt, and Paris Hilton.

Recent reports from early 2026 suggest a sequel may be in development at Warner Bros. Discovery.

In recent years, it has gained a cult following as a "solid popcorn horror movie" and is praised for its practical effects and production design , particularly the melting house sequence.