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The Mummy (1959)

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Reviews Counted: 7 Fresh: 7  Rotten:0 Average Rating: 8/10

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Runtime: 88 mins

Synopsis: Foolish British archeologists disturb the tomb of the mummy, reawakening the powerful and deadly creature. A devotee to the ancient Egyptian gods brings the mummy to England after the archeologists, where he proceeds to wreak divine vengeance on the men, one after another. But when the... Foolish British archeologists disturb the tomb of the mummy, reawakening the powerful and deadly creature. A devotee to the ancient Egyptian gods brings the mummy to England after the archeologists, where he proceeds to wreak divine vengeance on the men, one after another. But when the mummy sees a woman who may be the reincarnation of his long-lost princesses, the plan may have to change. A remake of the original 1932 classic from Britain's Hammer studios. [More]

Genre: Horror/Suspense

Starring: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Yvonne Furneaux, Felix Aylmer, Eddie Byrne

Director: Terence Fisher
Screenwriter: Jimmy Sangster
Producer: Michael Carreras, Anthony Nelson Keys

DVD Info

Release:

Oct 2, 2001

[DVD Details]

DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Snap Case
  • Widescreen - 1.85
  • Single Side - Dual Layer

Additional Release Material:

  • Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer

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02/09/06
Derek Adams
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07/20/05
Emanuel Levy
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Superior Hammer horror classic.

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06/07/05
Steve Crum
Kansas City Kansan
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01/18/05
Channel 4 Film
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Rehash of The Mummy and The Mummy's Tomb lacking the atmosphere of either.

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08/02/04
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
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A classic's a classic.

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12/12/03
Eric Lurio
Greenwich Village Gazette
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4/5

Fun little movie to watch on Halloween.

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12/05/03
Alex Sandell
Juicy Cerebellum
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4/5

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10/29/03
Rebecca Murray
About.com
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Universal exhumes the bandaged baddy and unleashes a new series.

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07/25/02
Scott Weinberg
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