Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray, Brian Van Holt, and Paris Hilton.
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 .
During production, a real fire broke out at the Warner Bros. Movie World studios in Australia, resulting in a $7 million lawsuit against the special effects team.
The film is rated R for brutal, bloody violence and strong language. Production Trivia
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
Recent reports from early 2026 suggest a sequel may be in development at Warner Bros. Discovery.
Critics originally slammed the film for its simple plot and the casting of Paris Hilton.
Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray, Brian Van Holt, and Paris Hilton.
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 . House Of Wax
During production, a real fire broke out at the Warner Bros. Movie World studios in Australia, resulting in a $7 million lawsuit against the special effects team. Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray, Brian Van Holt,
The film is rated R for brutal, bloody violence and strong language. Production Trivia During production, a real fire broke out at the Warner Bros
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
Recent reports from early 2026 suggest a sequel may be in development at Warner Bros. Discovery.
Critics originally slammed the film for its simple plot and the casting of Paris Hilton.
