Young journalist Mike (a solid and likable performance by Jimmy Shaw) gets an assignment to spend one entire evening in a spooky wax museum. Initially believing to be alone inside the place, Mike eventually finds himself being terrorized by the malevolent presence of sadistic cannibal surgeon Dr. Knox (marvelously played with lip-smacking wicked relish by veteran actor Jack Taylor).
Director Victor Matellano, who also co-wrote the compact script with Hugo Stuven Casasnovas, relates the entertainingly twisted story at a brisk pace, makes fine use of the creepy main location, displays a real affection for classic fright fare, and delivers plenty of tasty gratuitous female nudity and in-your-face nasty explicit gore. Geraldine Chaplin acquits herself well in a sizable supporting role as a television producer. Popping up in nifty bits are Lone Fleming as a forensic expert and Antonio Mayans as a gardener. Moreover, it's nice to hear the voice of legendary Spanish horror icon Paul Naschy for an automated wax figure. Sergio Jimenez Lacima's spirited shivery score hits the spine-tingling spot. Daniel Salas Alberola's sharp cinematography provides a pleasing polished look. A worthwhile shocker.
Director Victor Matellano, who also co-wrote the compact script with Hugo Stuven Casasnovas, relates the entertainingly twisted story at a brisk pace, makes fine use of the creepy main location, displays a real affection for classic fright fare, and delivers plenty of tasty gratuitous female nudity and in-your-face nasty explicit gore. Geraldine Chaplin acquits herself well in a sizable supporting role as a television producer. Popping up in nifty bits are Lone Fleming as a forensic expert and Antonio Mayans as a gardener. Moreover, it's nice to hear the voice of legendary Spanish horror icon Paul Naschy for an automated wax figure. Sergio Jimenez Lacima's spirited shivery score hits the spine-tingling spot. Daniel Salas Alberola's sharp cinematography provides a pleasing polished look. A worthwhile shocker.