The Wax Mask movie poster

The Wax Mask

April 4, 1997 1h 38m 5.6/10 (54 votes)

Originally released in 1997. The Wax Mask is a horror/thriller film. directed by Sergio Stivaletti.

Starring Robert Hossein, Romina Mondello, and Riccardo Serventi Longhi

Synopsis

Paris, 1900: a couple are horribly murdered by a masked man with a metal claw who rips their hearts out. The sole survivor and witness to the massacre is a young girl. Twelve years later in Rome a new wax museum is opened, whose main attractions are lifelike recreations of gruesome murder scenes. A young man bets that he will spend the night in the museum but is found dead the morning after. Soon, people start disappearing from the streets of Rome and the wax museum halls begin filling with new figures...

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 4, 1997 28 years ago
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Runtime 1h 38m 98 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (54 votes)
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Language Italian Original language
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Country France + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
IT

Production Companies

  • France Film International
  • Cine 2000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wax Mask about?

Paris, 1900: a couple are horribly murdered by a masked man with a metal claw who rips their hearts out. The sole survivor and witness to the massacre is a young girl. Twelve years later in Rome a ...

Who directed The Wax Mask?

The Wax Mask was directed by Sergio Stivaletti.

How long is The Wax Mask?

The Wax Mask has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).

When was The Wax Mask released?

The Wax Mask was released on April 4, 1997 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Wax Mask?

The main cast of The Wax Mask includes Robert Hossein, Romina Mondello, Riccardo Serventi Longhi, Gabriella Giorgelli, Umberto Balli.