House of Wax (1953) is playing and there is no hint that it is supposed to be a horror flick. Dad says the evil guy looks more like the Phantom of the Opera. I think these old classics are meant to be appreciated for their artistic value unlike the shock value of horror films today. I mean, the only thing I remember about House of Wax (2005) is the way Paris Hilton's character died with the pole through her forehead.

Old horror films just have that nice vintage feel, with classical music setting the background. Downside is that they are not horrifying at all.