This remake of the remake is a Hammer Horror affair and the beginning of their own "The Mummy" franchise.
Starring horror legends Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee it brings The Mummy tale into bold colour and it does the story many favours.
Essentially it tells exactly the same story as the 1932 original but blends several moments from the 1940 and beyond remake franchise including a tweek on the part three very dark finale.
With strong performances, a highly improved mummy and the usual Hammer Horror charm this is the best "The Mummy" film since the 1932 original.
This has now wet my appetite for the other 3 movies.
The Good:
Couple of well made scenes
The mummy looks great
The Bad:
Very sudden ending
A few of the negative Hammer Horror tropes
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
Mans best friend is a horse
Drink driving wasn't a thing when it came to horse and carts
Fez's are still a sign of evil
Starring horror legends Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee it brings The Mummy tale into bold colour and it does the story many favours.
Essentially it tells exactly the same story as the 1932 original but blends several moments from the 1940 and beyond remake franchise including a tweek on the part three very dark finale.
With strong performances, a highly improved mummy and the usual Hammer Horror charm this is the best "The Mummy" film since the 1932 original.
This has now wet my appetite for the other 3 movies.
The Good:
Couple of well made scenes
The mummy looks great
The Bad:
Very sudden ending
A few of the negative Hammer Horror tropes
Things I Learnt From This Movie:
Mans best friend is a horse
Drink driving wasn't a thing when it came to horse and carts
Fez's are still a sign of evil