House of Wax Timeline ( Real )

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April 27, 1953

Original 'House of Wax' Movie Release

The original 'House of Wax' film, which inspired the 2005 remake, was released starring Vincent Price.

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May 6, 2005

'House of Wax' (2005) Film Release

The remake of 'House of Wax' directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, starring Elisha Cuthbert and Chad Michael Murray, was released.

House of Wax Timeline ( Fictional )

incident
Day 1 - Morning

Car Accident on Road

Quartet of friends driving to an off-season football game have a car accident on a deserted road after a deer causes them to swerve.

setting
Day 1 - Noon

Arrival in Town

The friends arrive in the small town where the dense forest and mysterious atmosphere create a foreboding aura.

exploration
Day 1 - Afternoon

Visit to Abandoned Wax Museum

The group visits the supposedly abandoned wax museum, initially intrigued by the creepy wax figures.

incident
Day 1 - Evening

First Disappearance

One of the friends is separated and mysteriously disappears inside the wax museum, raising alarm among the others.

revelation
Day 1 - Night

Discovery of Murderous Murderers

The group discovers that the wax figures are actually preserved bodies of previous victims, made by twin brothers who own the museum.

conflict
Night of Day 1

Attempted Escape

Surviving friends try to escape from the house of wax but are hunted down by the masked killers.

climax
Night of Day 1 - Late

Destroying the House of Wax

The climax involves setting fire to the wax museum to stop the killers and their gruesome exhibition.

resolution
Day 2 - Early morning

Survivor Rescued

The sole survivor is rescued after escaping the burning house and calling for help as dawn breaks.