Customer Ratings & Reviews

————————————Pros————————————— Movie: A classic one can appreciate. Picture: Passive 3D best shines on an OLED, 4k upscale & this title didn’t disappoint unlike many modern ones. ————————————Cons———————————— Audio: Could use a new 5.1 mix and have the 2.0 as an option. Digital Copy: No Slipcover: No

"House of Wax" is fun but gimmicky, the '33 early Technicolor "Mystery of the Wax Museum", a bonus on the Blu-ray, is the prize, looking better than it did as a bonus on the previous DVD. Worth the price of admission. Pending a meticulous restoration, this is as good as it's going to get.

House of Wax is a classic. There is no doubt about it. This blu-ray is fantastic. Your get the film in 2-D and 3-D, some documentaries about the film and the film this is based on, Mystery of the Wax Museum. How could you not buy this?

Vincent Price is one of the most beloved and talented of all of horror's stars (his talents went far beyond the genre, as well), and House Of Wax is one of the earlier examples of this. Utilizing a macabre concept to great effect, Price wields his character like a master swordsman wields a blade and the results are pitch-perfect. Essential viewing for any horror fan!

I couldn't help but feel sorry for Vincent Price, the lead actor. He had a pretty tough time within the first half hour. The movie was engaging but somewhat predictable, and special effects were in their 1950s development stage. I liked Mr. Price's acting, he was a classic.

Vincent Price in an old horror movie with excellent 3d too. Sign me up every time. This is a fantastic movie, that is made better by the 3d effects. If you like Vincent Price horror movies, you will love this.

I always find it rather odd that when movie lovers, pop culture media consumers, and the like discuss remakes, it is with a negative slant 95% of the time. "The Departed"? Remake. "The Wizard Of Oz"? Remake and adaptation. "The Thing" and Cronenberg's "The Fly"? Both remakes. "Ocean's 11" and the musical "Little Shop Of Horrors"? You guessed it, remakes! These all have one major thing in common- they are all considered to be superior to their original sources, and are cited as classics of their genre and time period. Another one of those remakes that never gets mentioned, even when the conversation is slated towards the positive? "House Of Wax"! Yes, the seminal 1950's horror classic, starring the always brilliant Vincent Price, in my personal favorite role of his, is not just a remake, but one whose plot hews closely to the 1933 "Mysteries Of The Wax Museum", to the point of recycling some of the exact dialogue. But everything is more sophisticated and engaging this go round. Price steals the show, but his co-stars are just as capable. That you feel for him and his villainous turn is a testament to the excellent screenplay and taut direction from Andre de Toth. The cinematography, courtesy of three folks (yeah, 3 of 'em)- Bert Glennon, Peverell Marley, & Robert Burks- is stellar. The colors are fantastic, with the reds and purples popping off the screen nicely. The deep, dark blacks of the shadows and the misty fog creates atmosphere that is second to none. It is however the masterful art direction and first rate effects that truly make this stand so much taller than other horror films of the time. Donald P. Desmond and Red Turner's set and art designs are so visually rich and lively that "House Of Wax" invites you to reach out and touch the displays (betcha you didn't know I could make a 3D joke in this 2D text review!!!!). Gordon Bau's impressive make-up effects not only still look great today, 60+ years later, but the gooey, flesh crawling, squeamishness they provide make the tension and horror all the more dreadful. I can't praise this enough- it understands characterization, horror, and was made by folks with talent to spare. One of the best!

Don’t have a 3-D TV, but the Blu-ray disk picture looks and sounds great. Originally in 3-D.....this does not take away from seeing in non 3-D. Also great price.

This is the 1st 3D movie that I ever saw, over 40 years ago, and the first one that I put through my projector to see 3D in my home. I am very happy, both with the projector and this movie. The movie itself is not a great movie, and that's by today standards, but if you enjoy this type of genre, it is a good watch. And seeing that it has Vincent Price, and Charles Bronson are in it, and is a classic, how could you go wrong. The transfer looked very good to me, even considering it's age, and that it was made relatively early in the 3D days. (Not to mention the director only had one eye). It looked better than I've ever seen, crisp and clear with wonderful color! The one thing that I did notice was that in some scene's, it's as thought the person focusing wasn't sure where to focus, so he focused in the middle, leaving both people slightly out of focus. And being in 3D, your forced to focus where they want you to, and in this case it's nowhere. That aside, it was filmed in 3D which gives it a more natural look than conversion, and 99% of the time it looks great! There's fantastic detail up and down the streets in night scenes, in the Cabaret, and the museum. There is also a Doc about the movie that was very interesting. So if you're a fan of this kind of film, and have 3-D, I think you'll enjoy this! And I only paid $10 for it.

With the roll back of 3D home release in the US, it is nice to find some of the older 3D films on home release.

Looks as good as any modern 3d movie, and its still fun to watch. Not enough "scary" 3d movies! Great price too

this was an original 3-D movie when 3-D was the rage in early 1950's. Theater patrons got special 3-D glasses to see movie in theater.

Great movie, love the pop-out scenes, and pretty good story line as well. Must have for the movie collection.

This is an excellent classic horror film with Vincent Price. The 3D is fairly good considering the age when the movie was produced.

I rarely buy a Blu-ray dvd, preferring one I can watch on both types of players. Exceptions are those in 3D. Having never seen the original 3D as released in theaters, I was expecting much less effect in this film.. really expected it only here-and- there to draw audiences, and was very happy to see it from beginning to end. Actually, even the menu popped up in 3D when the disc was inserted. The special features, including the 1933 "Mystery of the Wax Museum," are in 2D. It's great having this earlier version included, though I had just purchased it a couple of weeks prior, but at least that one I can watch with a non-Blu-ray player. I'm really glad that the 1953 film is also offered in 2D because my spouse is not able to use the special glasses to full advantage due to an eye-problem, so we are still able to watch it together. I had been wanting this 3D version since it was released, and have not been disappointed in my purchase.

One of my favorite Vincent Price movies. Happy to find it on Blu-ray.

Vincent Price gives an over the top performance in this classic movie.

excellent movie for the 3D effects. Lots of family movie night fun.

Worth watching the movie again and again, highly recommeded

Classic Vincent. A Great Movie From A Great Time Period.