Review of Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971) by Paul D — 13 Apr 2015
Effective budget shocker with an interesting cast that make the most of this middle-of-the-road production. Taking its inspiration from Bram Stoker's other famous story (Jewel of the Seven Stars) the movie's story doesn't fill in all the blanks, mainly the relationship and back story to the archeological team.
The cast is filled with quirky looking character actors, prime among them is Hugh Burden and Aubrey Morris (who also featured in 1997's Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy, based on the same story) wearing the most bizarre glasses this side of 1970's Elton John.
Valerie Leon fills her role adequately. The direction tries to compensate for the lack of special FX with unique angles and camera tricks; it doesn't always impress but it gets the job done. The finale is a bit of a letdown although the final frame leaves the audience with a very good ambiguous ending.
Kudos to a Leon's boyfriend being named Tod Browning (the director of 1931's Dracula).
This review of Blood from the Mummy's Tomb (1971) was written by Paul D on 13 Apr 2015.
Blood from the Mummy's Tomb has generally received mixed reviews.
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