During production, a real fire broke out at the Warner Bros. Movie World studios in Australia, resulting in a $7 million lawsuit against the special effects team.

In recent years, it has gained a cult following as a "solid popcorn horror movie" and is praised for its practical effects and production design , particularly the melting house sequence.

The group soon realizes the horrifying truth: the wax figures are actually human victims coated in wax while still alive. They are hunted by the demented Sinclair twins , Bo and Vincent, who maintain the town's facade. The film culminates in a massive fire that causes the entire wax house to melt around the survivors .

Recent reports from early 2026 suggest a sequel may be in development at Warner Bros. Discovery.

The film is rated R for brutal, bloody violence and strong language. Production Trivia