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Mummy Lives [VHS]

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Certainly not one of Tony's best efforts. Much of the script is laughable, but the story line is better than comparable low budget films from this period.

You know the plot. Ancient Egyptian Princess and Priest fall in love, break the rules, get burried alive only to be resurected when archeologists find the un-marked tomb. Like the original Karlof, this mummy looks pretty much normal once the bandages come off.

I can't give this one more than 2 stars, but it still has a spot in my movie cabinet!

The mummified priest Aziru is awoken from his slumber to protect the tombs of Luxor after a group of Egyptologists begin excavating a new dig. In the midst of unleashing his wrath on the trespassers, he is reunited with the reincarnation of his lost love, before being stopped during a final resurrection ceremony. THE MUMMY LIVES benefits from gorgeous set designs, coloring, and cinematography, which makes it one of the more visually interesting mummy films. Unfortunately, it is bogged down by a series of poor performances and a derivative plot. Tony Curtis could not be any more out of place as Aziru / Dr. Mohassid, where he constantly fades in and out of a ridiculous accent while bringing an unintentional humor to the role. Hardy is uninspired and emotionless as the leading lady driving the mummy's desire, which renders the classic love story of the mummy films entirely ineffective. In addition to the excellent make-up and costume designs that are briefly shown for the mummy itself, there are also a few surprisingly gruesome moments hidden throughout the film. While it certainly isn't the definitive version of the story, THE MUMMY LIVES makes a valid effort at retelling the tale with a big look and feel on a small budget, even if it doesn't fully succeed in the end.

-Carl Manes
I Like Horror Movies

this is a movie about the first mummy played by Tony Curtis which is a joke but the movie is ok. worth watching as long as the price is low. really a low budget mummy movie. If you like the munny movies/story you will like this movie.

THE MUMMY LIVES may not be the best but it has Tony Curtis and if you just want enjoy and not think its good. I collect MUMMY movies so I put this is bottom part of my collection under Boris Karloff. Movie is worth watching and buying from Amazon.