I’ve always been a huge fan of the era of horror that spanned the mid to late 80’s and early 90’s. Something about the lack of CGI, and the use of true on screen gore effects, have such an appeal that it makes it hard to pull away. I’m rarely disappointed by these types of films. (Or modern indie films that use the same formula.)
My era of horror began when I was a very young kid indulging in delights such as Frankenstein, Dracula, and House on Haunted Hill. Even the old House if Wax from 1933 inspired my viewing of this film. Waxwork first delighted me with the usual slasher exposition. I was soon clapping my hands and laughing in absolute glee at the visions of all the old horror films I grew up with splattering together (quite literally) into a mash up of classical horror and modern gore.
Each of the scenes (or time portals) holds the classy creepy essence of the films it is spoofing. They then each delve into an over the top blood bath of sorts. My personal favorite scene is a graphic battle with the vampires. Exploding heads, fountains of blood, and decapitations in this scene alone make this movie worth the watch. Along with that scene we have the pleasure of seeing the mummy, a werewolf, and even a short salute to Night of the Living Dead. Waxwork, a homage to all the horror movies from the 80’s, takes us on a trip through time and dimensions to visit the highlights of horrors past.
Summing it Up
Deaths: Too Many to Count
Language: 4
Gore Factor: 4
Sex Factor: 3
Scare Factor: 3
Fun Factor: 5
Overall Rating: 4