The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964)
Directed by Michael Carreras
Genres - Horror, Thriller, Mystery, Drama |
Sub-Genres - Costume Horror, Creature Film |
Release Date - Oct 18, 1964 (USA - Unknown), Dec 31, 1964 (USA) |
Run Time - 80 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Cavett Binion
This cheap, but colorful British period horror piece follows an ill-fated archaeological expedition to the cursed tomb of the pharaoh, Ra-Antef, whose sarcophagus the team's leader opts to sell to a smooth-talking American promoter who intends to set it up as part of an exploitive side-show attraction. No sooner has the tomb reached the States than the foul-tempered pharaoh is released; he then begins stalking and strangling all those who have desecrated his resting place. The bandaged one's vendetta doesn't stop there; he also has a score to settle with the reincarnation of a man who betrayed him eons ago. This rather dull mummy muddle was originally double-billed with Hammer Studio's superior chiller The Gorgon.
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mummy, ancient, curse, expedition, exploitation, reincarnation, resurrection, death, Egyptian [nationality], fast-talking, museum, revenge, ruination, tomb, America, aristocracy, sideshow