Although it doesn’t quite reach the heights of Hammer’s earlier revivals like *Frankenstein* and *Dracula*, this film remains enjoyable, largely thanks to the performances of Fisher, Cushing, and Lee. The narrative, drawing inspiration from the Universal sequels of the nineteen forties, is well-constructed, and it may very well be the strongest portrayal of the Kharis character committed to film. Christopher Lee’s pe…

Hammer Film Productions has reimagined some familiar material from Universal Studios’ mummy films to excellent effect. Terence Fisher directed this film, which isn't a redo of the well-known 1932 movie with the same title. The cast includes Peter Cushing as John Banning, Christopher Lee portraying Kharis/The Mummy, Raymond Huntley in the role of Joseph Whemple, and Yvonne Furneaux as Isobel Banning/Princess Ananka. J…