Seeing Henry’s wax figures burning is just one of them.
Scares that aren’t consistent: There are several moments in House of Wax that are truly unsettling to watch. Because of this, I couldn’t bring myself to root for this character. But all I’ll say is that as time goes on, Henry throws away his moral compass and takes his mission too far. I won’t spoil House of Wax for those who haven’t seen it yet. He also chooses to keep his moral compass intact by helping those who are innocent. While he kills the villains who have wronged him and his fiancé, Shelly, Eric is fighting fire with fire when his city’s justice system is ineffective.
Eric Draven from The Crow is a perfect example. The 3D in House of Wax comes across as an outdated gimmick that felt awkward and out of place.Ī protagonist I can’t root for: More often than not, “revenge films” feature a protagonist who represents the opposite of the horrors committed against them. When the paddle-ball moved toward the audience, the moment itself looked like it was filmed in 2D. During his routine, the spokesperson breaks the fourth wall and tells a man in the audience that he is trying to hit his popcorn bag with one of the paddle-balls. In the scene where Henry opens his House of Wax museum, a spokesperson uses paddle-balls to get patrons’ attention.
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However, the 3D in this movie stayed in 1953. Any poster of the film and the movie’s opening credits boast this detail enthusiastically. The 3D effects: One of House of Wax’s claims to fame is featuring one of the earliest forms of 3D in cinematic history. Designed by Freepik. People image created by Katemangostar –. Scared audience image created by Katemangostar at. These design choices made the overall film feel immersive! The beige and red marble alcove leading to the museum reminded me of an outdoor market, with the museum itself selling a form of entertainment to potential customers. Another way the time period was reflected was through the set design! The exterior of the House of Wax museum looked like a movie palace from decades past, commanding the attention of passers-by. A noteworthy point is the model of the truck resembled one from the early 1900s. What works in this movie’s favor is how the visuals looked and felt like the time period the film’s creative team was striving for! As Henry’s wax museum is burning, a fire truck appears to put the fire out. The historical accuracy: House of Wax takes place during the early 1900s, with the time period influencing every aspect of the film. I found this part of the story fascinating! I also wish there was a documentary about this particular art form. He tells a potential investor that Marie’s eyes are glass and were inserted through a hallow part of the head before it was attached to the neck. One example is when Henry is explaining how he created his Marie Antoinette figure. Throughout the film, facts about the people these figures were representing and the artistic process were shared within the dialogue.
In fact, there were times when I was waiting for at least one of them to start moving on their own. What was unexpected for me was the overall quality of these wax figures! All of them were so well-crafted, they looked like real-life individuals. The wax figures: Because this film is called House of Wax, a showcase of various wax figures is to be expected. Sue’s emotions show just how emotionally exhausted she is from constantly looking over her shoulder. After she reaches the safety of a neighbor’s house, she immediately bursts into tears. This helped raise the intensity of that scene. However, I really liked her portrayal of Sue Allen! The emotional intensity Phyllis brought to her role is what made her performance stand out! When she is chased through the city by a murderous criminal, the audience can see and feel the fear Sue is experiencing. Prior to watching House of Wax, I was not familiar with Phyllis Kirk as an actress. Through the power of his acting talents, Vincent makes this transition feel believable. As time moves forward, Henry evolves into a man of sophistication. Vincent makes the audience feel bad for Henry when these figures and the museum burn to the ground. While I enjoyed his acting performances in The Whales of August, House of the Long Shadows, and Shock, I really liked his performance in the 1953 film! When his character, Henry, is talking about his wax figures, the passion he has for his craft can be seen on his face and in his eyes. The acting: House of Wax is the fourth film of Vincent Price’s I’ve seen. House of Wax poster created by Warner Bros.
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