Ep755: Son of Hammerland: THE MUMMY (1959)
In their latest "wrap" session, Ian and Dr. AC take on Terence Fisher's 1959 Hammer horror film, The Mummy!
When a family of archaeologists discover the tomb of an Egyptian princess, their plans to bring back priceless artifacts unleashes an ancient curse! Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee star in this "greatest hits" of the Universal Monsters Mummy sequels--but do the derivations matter to someone who's never seen a Mummy film from start to finish?
Find out as Ian (a newcomer to the gauzy ghoul's mythology) shares his love for a movie that's old hat to AC! From Hammer's trademark devotion to elaborate sets and costumes; to Lee's (literally) tortured performance as the undead protector of divine royalty, and so many references to Friday the 13th you'll be concerned for Ian's mental health--this episode dusts off an underappreciated classic and brings it to stunning new life!
"Son of Hammerland" is Kicking the Seat's monthly journey into the non-Dracula-and-Frankenstein films from Hammer Studios!
Show Links:
Watch the Mummy (1959) trailer.
Read Dr. AC's review of The Mummy.
Catch up on previous "Son of Hammerland" episodes!
And watch the series that started it all: "Hammerland"!
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