House of Wax

1h 28m · 1953 · Directed by André de Toth · 3.5 / 5 on Letterboxd

House of Wax (1953) runs 1h 28m, directed by André de Toth. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)