The follower killed the worker that unearthed Kharis, and has taken the immobile monster to a deserted monastery. Ragheb is a disciple of the Arkam sect, and Zandaab is secretly a High Priest. Later that evening, Zandaab sneaks into the swamp and meets Ragheb (Martin Kosleck). Evidence at the scene convinces Halsey that the murderer has found the mummy of Kharis. Their conversation is interrupted by the news that a workman has been murdered in the swamps. They have come to search for the missing mummies, buried in the swamp years earlier. Ilzor Zandaab (Peter Coe), arrive on the scene and present their credentials to the head of the project, Pat Walsh (Addison Richards). Two representatives of the Scripps Museum, Dr. However, the efforts are being hampered by the superstitions of the workers, who believe the area to be haunted by the mummy and his bride. The Southern Engineering Company is trying to drain the swamp of Cajun Country for the public good.
Curse of the mummy movie series#
Although the previous two films in the series take place in New England, with no explanation being given for the change, The Mummy's Curse moves the action to Louisiana. The Mummy's Hand was made and set in 1940 The Mummy's Tomb takes place 30 years later in 1970 The Mummy's Ghost is also set in 1970, and The Mummy's Curse twenty-five years after "Ghost." That means if the timeline is taken seriously, this film is set in 1995. The Universal Mummy series boasts of a parallel-earth kind of timeline. This film marks Lon Chaney, Jr.'s final appearance as Kharis, the Egyptian mummy. If you enjoyed this post, please enter your email address in the subscription box to stay tuned for more updates.The Mummy's Curse is the 1944 horror film follow-up to The Mummy's Ghost.
All but diehard Hammer buffs will therefore wish to avoid this effort, which, in spite of its outstanding production values, suffers from a tedious execution. Having no relation to The Mummy films with Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney Jr., and Christopher Lee, The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb offers an original but uninspired twist on its narrative premise. In addition to its unsympathetic main characters, this film is marred by a lack of action, tension, and excitement prior to the final act-at which point the Mummy finally comes to life before perishing in an anticlimactic manner. Though supposedly an expert showman with a flair for the dramatic, Alexander King never presents himself as an eccentric or interesting person, instead relying on constant blather and groan-worthy humor when selling himself to others.Īlso unlikable is the character of Annette Dubois, who prepares to leave her fiancée John Bray-a decent and dedicated man-to be with Adam Beauchamp, a sketchy individual with an ominous connection to the Mummy. The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb does, however, benefit from topnotch acting, cinematography, and Egyptian set pieces, which add an air of realism to the concept of an ancient, decrepit mummy returning to life and stalking the streets of London. Specifically problematic are the film’s languid pacing and copious exposition, which may prevent the viewer from engaging with the main characters.įorgoing the creepy and suspenseful atmosphere of The Mummy (1959), this film may fail to intrigue fans of the Gothic horror genre. The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb is a dull and plodding entry in Hammer’s lineup of horror offerings. Seeking revenge on those responsible for the desecration of his burial site, the Mummy returns to life and goes on a killing rampage-with dire consequences for Dubois’ daughter Annette (Jeanne Roland), now enamored of a mysterious figure known as Adam Beauchamp (Terence Morgan).
Cast: Terence Morgan, Ronald Howard, Fred Clark, Jeanne Roland, George Pastell, Jack Gwillim, John Paul, Dickie Owen, Jill Mai Meredith, Michael Ripper, Harold Goodwin, Jimmy Gardner, Vernon Smythe, and Marianne Stoneįinanced by an entrepreneur named Alexander King (Fred Clark), British archaeologists John Bray (Ronald Howard), Sir Giles Dalrymple (Jack Gwillim), and Professor Eugene Dubois discover the tomb of Ra-Antef (Dickie Owen)-a mummified Egyptian prince-and transport the sarcophagus to England.