House of Wax (1953) Toxic Avenger and featuring beautiful cinematography by

and featuring beautiful cinematography by Andrew Davis (The Fugitive) along with a memorable score by Craig Safan (Cheers)

It’s also a remarkably humane and melancholy drama

Audition footage

Eventually released

Oldboy and Lady Vengeance

House of Wax (1953) Toxic Avenger and featuring beautiful cinematography byTimeless horror favorite stars Vincent Price as Henry Jarrod, the operator of a wax museum in 1850s Baltimore who is crippled after being caught in a fire set by his greedy partner for the insurance money. With help from his mute aide (Charles Bronson, billed as Charles Buchinsky), a vengeful Jarrod opens a new venue one whose subjects look a little too realistic. Phyllis Kirk, Frank Lovejoy and Carolyn Jones also star. 88 min. Also includes the bonus