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The Mummy (1959)
Directed by Terence Fisher
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Overview
One by one the archaeologists who discover the 4,000-year-old tomb of Princess Ananka are brutally murdered. Kharis, high priest in Egypt 40 centuries ago, has been brought to life by the power of the ancient gods and his sole purpose is to destroy those responsible for the desecration of the sacred tomb. But Isobel, wife of one of the explorers, resembles the beautiful princess, forcing the speechless and tormented monster to defy commands and abduct Isobel to an unknown fate.
Rated NR | Length 88 minutes
Actors
Peter Cushing | Christopher Lee | Yvonne Furneaux | Eddie Byrne | Felix Aylmer | Raymond Huntley | George Pastell | Michael Ripper | George Woodbridge | Harold Goodwin | Denis Shaw | Gerald Lawson | Willoughby Gray | John Stuart | David Browning | Frank Sieman | Stanley Meadows | Frank Singuineau
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/06/2022 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 7 stars |
| 11/23/2009 | TV | DVD | Rented | 7 stars |
| (Average) 7 stars |
Viewing Notes
Not available on any affordable Blu-ray or recent Hammer set to my knowledge so I saved from the TCM Mummy spotlight they did last month. Pretty cool they ran a bunch of mummy and Egyptian themed films to celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the discovery of the Tutankhamun‘s tomb. Another reason why I love this channel.
This was the first adaptation of a Universal Monster by Hammer Films per an agreement they struck with Universal Studios. Definitely colorful but lacks the mood of Universal’s black & white film. But I do love Chris Lee’s take on the mummy! He nails it and looks great and menacing.
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