Born in 1902 in London, Elsa Lanchester began her career in theatre and cabaret, eventually making her mark in Hollywood. Known for her eccentric characters, she appeared as the eerie housekeeper in Willard (1971), a role that solidified her presence in the realm of cult horror. Lanchester also captivated audiences in Terror in the Wax Museum (1973), where her performance added a unique flair to the film's dark atmosphere. Throughout her career, she often transcended conventional roles, bringing a distinct edge to cult and exploitation cinema.
Terror in the Wax Museum
The murder of a Wax Museum proprietor and some other strange goings-on in the vicinity prompt a police investigator to determine whether the killer is one of the principles who wants to own the museum or if Jack the Ripper has returned to killing after a hiatus of ten years.
