Waxwork II: Lost in Time

Waxwork II: Lost in Time

Year: 1992

Runtime: 104 mins

Language: English

ComedyHorrorFantasyCrude humor and satireSpooky scary comedy

A relentless killer lurks across the past, present and future, and the survivors from the original Waxwork must once again confront the menace. Using a time‑travel portal, they chase the evil through different eras, battling it before it destroys their lives completely.

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Waxwork, Courthouse, Sir Wilfred's Estate, Kartagra, Medieval England, Mall

The story moves from a burning waxwork that serves as the portal to other worlds to a modern courthouse where Sarah is tried for murder. It also visits Sir Wilfred's hidden estate and a vault that houses artifacts and the passage to Kartagra, a realm where the many worlds of fiction become real. Within Kartagra, legends such as medieval England and modern zombie-filled malls come to life as Mark and Sarah assume story characters to survive and to gather evidence for Sarah's defense.

🗺️ Multiverse 🏰 Waxworld 🏛️ Courtroom 🗺️ Gateways 🛍️ Mall

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Main Characters – Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992)

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Mark Loftmore (Zach Galligan)

A courageous, quick-thinking adventurer who becomes a time warrior across Kartagra. He fights to gather evidence to prove Sarah's innocence, often entering story-worlds where his persona is temporarily overwritten by the characters he encounters. His determination to find a way back to their world drives much of the action.

🗺️ Time Traveler ⚔️ Warrior ❤️ Loyal Partner

Sarah Brightman (Monika Schnarre)

Mark's partner and ally who faces a courtroom battle while insisting on the truth of their experiences. She travels through different worlds to clear her name and refuses to quit, displaying courage and tenacity even when the evidence seems against her. Her loyalty to Mark fuels the quest to return to the real world.

🧭 Time Traveler 🗡️ Survivor 💪 Loyal Friend

Sir Wilfred (Patrick Macnee)

A wealthy, eccentric collector of supernatural artifacts who keeps a secret vault behind a chessboard switch. He acts as a mentor figure who reveals the truth about Kartagra and the nature of the artifacts that fuel the adventures. His guidance helps Mark and Sarah navigate the dangerous cross-world journey.

🎩 Collector 🗝️ Mentor 🗺️ Gatekeeper

Scarabis (Alexander Godunov)

An evil sorcerer and usurper who seeks to manipulate reality by transmogrifying into the visiting king. He embodies the dark side of Kartagra's power and is ultimately defeated in a dramatic confrontation. His downfall underscores the peril of unchecked ambition across the multiverse.

🗡️ Villain 🐆 Panther Form 🧙‍♂️ Sorcerer

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Major Themes – Waxwork II: Lost in Time (1992)

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🕰️ Time Travel

Mark and Sarah hop between worlds using Solomon's Locket, turning travel into a narrative journey across Kartagra. Each world is a temporary stage where personalities can be adopted from the stories that populate the multiverse. The time-bending premise links personal stakes to cosmic battles between good and evil.

🎭 Reality vs Fiction

The settings and inhabitants are drawn from beloved stories that become real in Kartagra. Mark and Sarah’s identities shift as they inhabit characters from Frankenstein, Nosferatu, and more, blurring the line between their true selves and fictional roles. The film explores how fiction can trap or save its characters and how truth can emerge from cross-world adventures.

💖 Sacrifice & Partnership

The bond between Mark and Sarah drives them to risk everything for each other, including a tearful farewell when they must separate to allow Sarah to clear her name. Their commitment is tested as distant worlds demand different choices and timelines. The resolution hinges on trust, sacrifice, and the hope of reunion in the real world.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 17:43

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