An archaeological expedition brings back to London the coffin of an Egyptian queen known for her magic powers. Her spirit returns in the form of a young girl and strange things starts to happen.
Unfortunately, Peter Cushing was supposed to appear in this film but had to step down because his wife was sick at the time. Cushing is one of those actors that really made Hammer great, so it is unfortunate that he does not have even a cameo here.
I found using the Big Dipper as a symbol is rather interesting, but also illogical. The Dipper is only a human -- rather than natural -- constellation (or more technically an asterism), and therefore should not have any more galactic importance than any random grouping of stars. And yet, many cultures of the world have recognized it -- it plays a role in Taoist astrology, the Bible at Amos 5:8 and in Homer's writing.
Unfortunately, Peter Cushing was supposed to appear in this film but had to step down because his wife was sick at the time. Cushing is one of those actors that really made Hammer great, so it is unfortunate that he does not have even a cameo here.
I found using the Big Dipper as a symbol is rather interesting, but also illogical. The Dipper is only a human -- rather than natural -- constellation (or more technically an asterism), and therefore should not have any more galactic importance than any random grouping of stars. And yet, many cultures of the world have recognized it -- it plays a role in Taoist astrology, the Bible at Amos 5:8 and in Homer's writing.