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It finally succeeds some two millennia later when five archaeologists
desecrate the tomb, open the sarcophagus and discover the
wound still pulses blood.
They place the hand beside the Queen, who looks remarkably
fresh, and reseal the coffin first stealing a ruby ring and
other artefacts of incalculable value.
While this act of desecration is taking place the Chief Archaeologist's
wife dies as she gives birth to a daughter.
Twenty years later it is apparent the Queen's spirit has
been reincarnated into the daughter, Margaret (also Valerie
Leon).
Her father Professor Fuchs (Andrew Keir) becomes ill and
the stolen artefacts begin to reappear by the Queen and other
members of the expedition die with their throats torn out.
The mysterious Corneck (James Villiers) seduces Margaret
and the Queen is ready to reincarnate and kill her host.
Blood From the Mummy's Tomb is a series of episodes with
little cohesion. Individually each one is well done, but the
whole is unsatisfactory.
Some say the film was jinxed.
Peter Cushing's wife became ill and Andrew Keir took over
lead male. Director Seth Holt had a heart attack and was replaced.
Even so, the writer cannot escape responsibility for lack
of continuity, that's part of the job. It's not as if he had
to create the story.
The original was 'Jewel of the Seven Stars' by Bram Stoker…
not a bad co-writer.
Sets, costumes, lighting, camera, sound and editing are excellent.
So too are the actors, particularly Valerie Leon in her dual
role. Apparently she had a 'no nudity' clause in her contract
with Hammer films. With the views we have of her considerable
charms the law was obeyed in the letter rather than the spirit.
Conclusion: Movie 75% Extras - 40%
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