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Jun 17, 2025

Pete

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On This Day: June 17, 1988 - Waxwork Premieres in Theaters.

On this day June 17, 1988, the horror fantasy film Waxwork premiered in theaters. Directed by Anthony Hickox, the movie starred Zach Galligan, Deborah Foreman, Michelle Johnson, David Warner, Dana Ashbrook and Patrick Macnee.

Waxwork tells the story of a group of teens who visit a mysterious wax museum where each exhibit comes to life, transporting the characters into nightmarish versions of classic horror scenarios. From vampires and werewolves to zombies and mummies, the film delivered a...

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