Hammer Horror films are some of our favourites, of course this is a classic Hammer film in all that would entail. Peter Cushing does a good job in the lead, you buy him as an adventurer but also can see just how much fighting the mummy puts him at a disadvantage.
The focus on Egyptology is interesting, Egypt works so well in terms of horror it is surprising we don’t see more Mummy or Egyptian themed horror films.
The central issue with the film is that they give screen time to these side characters, such as the cart drivers, and these scenes play for must a bit too long which effect the pace of the film.
Overall, a fun film with an interesting mythology, but one that wastes time with side characters.
3.5/5
Pros
The mythology
The performances
The Hammer Charm
Egyptology
Cons.
The pacing/padding for time
The horror could be stronger
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