Wax
“Art Requires Sacrifice”
Synopsis
A young journalist has to spend a night in Barcelona's Wax Museum to investigate paranormal activities. He has no idea Dr. Knox, an insane cannibal surgeon, hides in the museum at night.
Top Cast
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Jimmy Shaw
Mike
Jack Taylor
Dr. Knox
Geraldine Chaplin
Producer
Paul Naschy
Automaton (voice)
Antonio Mayans
Gardener
Lone Fleming
Crime Scene Investigator
Saturnino García
Zacherley
Manuel M. Velasco
Worker in the museum
Denis Rafter
Mr. Jarrod
Alito Rodgers
Steve
Yolanda Font
Nuria
Victoria Luengo
Minstrel
Almudena León
Reporter
Ainhoa Blanco Ducar
Birdie Girl
Cova de Alfonso
German Girl
Nuria Colorado
Wax Girl
Alberto Rivas
Pupper Boy
Erika Elizalde
Victim
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 31, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 9, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Víctor Matellano
- Screenplay & Story
- Víctor Matellano, Hugo Stuven Casasnovas
- Original Title
- Wax
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Old Cinema Project
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Víctor Matellano
Víctor Matellano, Hugo Stuven Casasnovas
Abián Molina
Andrés Acevedo
Department Leadership Roster
Víctor Matellano
Director
Víctor Matellano
Screenplay
Hugo Stuven Casasnovas
Screenplay
Andrés Acevedo
Producer
Yvonne Blake
Costume Design
Abián Molina
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wax
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wax about?
A young journalist has to spend a night in Barcelona's Wax Museum to investigate paranormal activities. He has no idea Dr. Knox, an insane cannibal surgeon, hides in the museum at night.
Who directed Wax?
Wax was directed by Víctor Matellano.
Who stars in Wax?
The principal cast of Wax includes Jimmy Shaw, Jack Taylor, Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Naschy, Antonio Mayans.
When was Wax released and how long is it?
Wax was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wax?
Wax holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).