I Was Embarrassed I Missed This Fulci & Argento Horror Gem! | Wax Mask (1997) – The Cadaver Lab

I have to admit… I’m genuinely embarrassed that I’d never seen Wax Mask (1997) until now — even though I call myself a huge Italian horror fan!

In this episode of The Cadaver Lab, I finally dive into the wild, forgotten 1997 Italian horror film co-written by Lucio Fulci and Dario Argento. What was supposed to be Fulci’s comeback became something even more special after his passing, with special-effects legend Sergio Stivaletti stepping in to direct.

From the brutal opening murder with a razor-sharp metal claw to the insanely lifelike (and terrifying) wax figures, this late-90s Gothic gem is packed with gorgeous production design, practical gore that still holds up, and that perfect Italian horror atmosphere.

I also break down the fascinating true story: the long-time rivalry between Fulci and Argento, how Argento tried to give Fulci one last film, and why this movie feels like a love letter to classic wax-museum horrors like House of Wax.

Available to stream on Tubi right now, or grab the killer Severin 4K Blu-ray (loaded with commentaries, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage — 100% worth it).
Have YOU seen Wax Mask? Is it a hidden gem or did I overhype it? Drop your thoughts below!

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