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_**This ain’t no hideous corpse in white bandages!**_ After relics are taken from a sorceress’ tomb in Egypt, she is somehow reincarnated in London (Valerie Leon) in order to get the artifacts back and worse. Andrew Keir and James Villie...
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Blood from the Mummy's Tomb
1971
Movie
94 min
English
Two Egyptologists, Professor Fuchs and Corbeck, are instrumental in unleashing unmitigated horror by bringing back to England the mummified body of Tara, the Egyptian Queen of Darkness. Fuchs’s daughter becomes involved in a series of macabre and terrifying incidents, powerless against the forces of darkness, directed by Corbeck, that are taking possession of her body and soul to fulfill the ancient prophesy that Queen Tara will be resurrected to continue her reign of unspeakable evil.
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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Director: Seth Holt•Genres: Horror, Mystery
Plot Summary
A young woman inherits an ancient Egyptian amulet from her father, who was obsessed with a mummy's curse. Strange occurrences begin to plague her and those around her, suggesting the mummy's spirit is seeking revenge or reclaiming its stolen power. As the events escalate, she finds herself drawn into a dark and supernatural conflict tied to her family's past.
Critical Reception
Blood from the Mummy's Tomb is considered a classic of Hammer Films' horror output, appreciated for its atmospheric tension and a strong central performance. While some critics found its plot somewhat convoluted, the film is generally lauded for its gothic sensibilities and effective scares, making it a favorite among horror aficionados.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and suspense.
Valerie Leon's performance is a highlight.
The film captures the quintessential Hammer Horror feel.
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Fun Fact
Although Seth Holt directed most of the film, he fell ill during production, and Michael Carreras took over directing duties for the final scenes.
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