The read
A Balasaur Score of 74 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, Metacritic 68/100. Scores higher than 87% of the 86 1950s horror movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 28m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
Rotten Tomatoes93%
Metacritic68/100
396 audience votes
Key crew
- André de TothDirector
- Crane WilburScreenplay
- David ButtolphOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Vincent PriceHenry Jarrod
- Frank LovejoyTom Brennan
- Phyllis KirkSue Allen
- Carolyn JonesCathy Gray
- Paul PicerniScott Andrews
- Roy RobertsMatthew Burke
- Angela ClarkeMrs. Andrews
- Paul CavanaghSidney Wallace
- Dabbs GreerShane
- Charles BronsonIgor
- Reggie RymalBarker
- Oliver BlakeMan Checking His Watch (uncredited)
Stills
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Themes
masknew york citywheelchairhalloweenmorgueguillotineremakelaboratorywax museumdisfigured facepsychotronicsculptor