Movies Like Waxwork (1988)

Waxwork is a 1988 comedy, horror film from Anthony Hickox with a MovieMagicScore of 6.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Waxwork II: Lost in Time and Son of Dracula.

Comedy Horror

Waxwork II: Lost in Time

1992

The survivors of the first Waxwork must use a portal through time to defeat the evil that has followed them and turned their lives upside down.

5.0

MagicScore

Son of Dracula

1943

Carpathian Count Alucard is invited to the U.S. by a young heiress. Her boyfriend and local officials are suspicious of the newcomer, who is interested in the "virile" soil of the new world.

5.9

MagicScore

An American Werewolf in London

1981

American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.

7.4

MagicScore

Romasanta: The Werewolf Hunt

2004

A terror is stalking the land: people are disappearing daily, their bodies appearing covered in savage gashes coupled with precise surgical cuts. The legend of the 'Werewolf of Allariz' spreads across the land like wildfire. When Barbara (Elsa Pataky) falls in love with travelling vendor Manuel Romasanta, she is at first besotted with him - but soon begins to be suspicious of him. What has happened to her sister, who - after being escorted by Romasanta to the city - seems to have disappeared forever.

5.0

MagicScore

Frankenstein's Bloody Terror

1968

A man suffers from the curse of lycanthrope and seeks help from doctor and wife team. They both turn out to be vampires and end up dueling it out with the werewolf star.

6.5

MagicScore

The House That Dripped Blood

1971

A Scotland Yard investigator looks into four mysterious cases involving an unoccupied house.

6.3

MagicScore

Suicide Forest Village

2021

One day a mysterious box arrived and a curse began to spread all over. The source of the box is 'Jukai Village'. The village is hidden in Jukai Forest, a suicide spot that once you enter it, you can never come out.

6.6

MagicScore

Frostbitten

2006

Vampires terrorize a city in Norrbotten, Sweden.

5.0

MagicScore

House of Frankenstein

1944

Deranged scientist, Gustav Niemann, escapes from prison and overtakes the director of a traveling chamber of horrors, soon reviving the infamous Count Dracula, the frozen Frankenstein Monster, and the Wolf Man.

6.0

MagicScore

#10

What Lies Beneath

2000

When Claire Spencer starts hearing ghostly voices and seeing spooky images, she wonders if an otherworldly spirit is trying to contact her. All the while, her husband tries to reassure her by telling her it's all in her head. But as Claire investigates, she discovers that the man she loves might know more than he's letting on.

6.4

MagicScore

#11

Dracula 2000

2000

When a team of techno-savvy thieves break into a high-security vault, they don't discover priceless works of art... they find a crypt unopened for 100 years.

5.2

MagicScore

#12

Skinwalkers

2006

Creatures, bound by the blood of the wolf, that can kill with curses and move at lightening speed, watching the night sky for the rise of the blood-red crescent moon. They are SKINWALKERS. They feed on our flesh and thirst for the taste of human blood. The red moon signals each pack, divided by principles, hell bent to survive an ancient prophecy.

5.1

MagicScore

#13

Spookies

1986

Taking a wrong turn, travelers find themselves trapped in a mysterious house. One horror after another threatens them, as the sorcerer who lives within needs sacrifices to give eternal life to his beautiful bride.

4.7

MagicScore

#14

Twilight

2008

When Bella Swan moves to a small town in the Pacific Northwest, she falls in love with Edward Cullen, a mysterious classmate who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire. Despite Edward's repeated cautions, Bella can't stay away from him, a fatal move that endangers her own life.

6.3

MagicScore

#15

House of Wax

1953

A sculptor opens a wax museum to showcase the likenesses of famous historical figures, but quickly runs into trouble when his business partner demands the exhibits become more extreme in order to increase profits.

6.9

MagicScore

#16

The Cursed

2021

In the late 19th century, a brutal land baron slaughters a Roma clan, unleashing a curse on his family and village. In the days that follow, the townspeople are plagued by nightmares, the baron's son goes missing, and a boy is found murdered. The locals suspect a wild animal, but a visiting pathologist warns of a more sinister presence lurking in the woods.

6.6

MagicScore

#17

The Curse of the Werewolf

1961

A child conceived by a mute servant girl transforms from an innocent youth to a killer beast at night with uncontrollable urges.

6.5

MagicScore

#18

Bloodlust: Subspecies III

1994

Still in the thrall of the evil vampire Radu, Michelle yearns to be taught the skills of the vampire. Meanwhile, her sister Becky tries to free her from his evil clutches, and this time, she's brought some help.

5.2

MagicScore

#19

The Inauguration of the Pleasure Dome

1954

Lord Shiva wakes. A convocation of magicians in the guise of figures from mythology; a masquerade party at which Pan is the prize. The wine of Hecate is poured: Pan's cup is poisoned by Shiva. Kali blesses the assembly as a bacchic rite ensues.

6.4

MagicScore

#20

Curse of Chucky

2013

After her mother's mysterious death, Nica begins to suspect that the talking, red-haired doll her visiting niece has been playing with may be the key to the mounting bloodshed and chaos.

5.9

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Waxwork?

The top films similar to Waxwork by MovieMagicScore are Waxwork II: Lost in Time (5.0), Son of Dracula (5.9), An American Werewolf in London (7.4). Each shares comedy/horror themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Waxwork worth watching?

Waxwork holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.1/10 from 316 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Waxwork?

Waxwork (1988) is a comedy, horror film directed by Anthony Hickox, starring Zach Galligan, Jennifer Bassey, Joe Baker.

Where can I find more recommendations like Waxwork?

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About movies like Waxwork

This ranked list pairs Waxwork (1988), a comedy and horror film from Anthony Hickox, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Zach Galligan take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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