The trailer summarizes the plot of the horror/thriller film "House of Wax" in just over 2 minutes through a series of rapid shots. It establishes that a group of friends become stranded in a deserted town and encounter increasingly strange and disturbing events, including wax figures that look too realistic. Scenes of screaming, blood, and murder build tension and intrigue around who or what is behind the strange occurrences in the town. While most of the storyline is revealed through the quick cuts, the trailer leaves the ultimate fate of the characters ambiguous to encourage viewers to see the full film.