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Another Gem...
A wonderful film, celebrating a little-known story by Bram Stoker, and putting the final lid on one of Hammer's most popular series.
From the story "Jewel of The Seven Stars", comes this picture which has in fact nothing at all to do with bandages, let alone zombies runnning around making strange noises!
This time, the daughter of a famous archeologist is given a special ring that once belonged to a notorious Egyptian Queen.
Naturally the ring has special powers which lead onto many plot twists and turns that would've done Lara Croft proud.
Making the film too was a story in itself. Directed by Seth Holt, who in fact died just before completion, only after one letdown after another, not least of which was Peter Cushing dropping out less than halfway through, having to be replaced by the equally great Andrew Keir as Professor Fuchs, the archeologist.
Special effects were at a minimum in the early 70s, but instead, the movie makes fine use of three key elements, long sweeping shots in slow motion, the much underrated Valerie Leon in the dual roles of Queen Tiera and Fuch's daughter, who becomes dominated by the power of the ring, and a fine background score from Tristan Cary, full of Egyptian mystery.
All in all, a nice unexpected gem from Hammer, with an equally nice open ending.

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Introduce yourself to a new series of films!
First, a question: could they possibly get any more blue-eyed actors into one film?

"Blood from the Mummy's Tomb" really is a top-notch DVD from Anchor Bay. I have been enjoying films recently by Dario Argento and Mario Bava -- older films that are supremely entertaining but maybe don't have a great picture (except for "Opera") or excellent sound. So this Hammer movie was a real delight because the picture is nice and sharp, mostly clear, and the sound is adequate for the time. The DVD of Hammer trailers is a great bonus and already has perked my interest in other films -- a great way to sell more DVD's, eh? It works for me. So if you are considering starting a Hammer collection, this is the one to buy first.

I love the semi-voluptuous "mummy" and star Valerie Leon. It's great that we don't have to see a skinny, scrawny, thin contemporary actress playing that role. Another reviewer has already alluded to the disappointing body double -- yuck. Aside from that, it's easy to see why Queen Tera and her "reincarnation" were able to control other people with ease.

I found this DVD to be every bit as entertaining as the current "Mummy" series -- maybe better, but of course it's lacking a Dolby Digital surround sound.

As always, my four stars are for DVD quality and not as judgment on the film or acting.

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Jewel is Right
Bram Stoker's little known novella Jewel of the Seven Stars is filled with suspense, Egyptian lore, and just the right amount of sex appeal to lure you. The film takes advantage of that by giving you the visually stunning Leon as a focal point. Backdropped by richly colored Egyptian artifacts, and tinted with that just so shade of horror, this is one of those Hammer Films that you wish they had taken the storyline a little bit further just to see what happens next. Kind of makes you wonder if H.R.R. Ryder and Bram were friends, because Ryder's story which Hammer Films also did, with Ursula Andress as "She", are similiar in nature.