The towering, 6 foot 3 inch [Christopher] Lee makes the most terrifying mummy to date.

A literate and robust retelling.

Yvonne Furneaux takes on the dual roles of Banning’s devoted wife Isobel and the ancient Princess Ananka, bringing a refined subtlety to each, making her equally convincing as both a dignified Egyptian royal and a steadfast Victorian spouse.

…one of the best of the Hammer imprint, tapping into a genuine sense of guilt, and with a seemingly unstoppable monster with a serious grievance to air. Fisher was the best director that Hammer ever had, and this is a prime example of the house style…