The Mummy (1959) Is Coming (2013)

1st September 2013

On 14^th October Hammer’s classic film THE MUMMY will be released for the first time ever in HD on Blu-ray and on DVD double play and presented in its original UK theatrical aspect ratio of 1.66:1. Fans will also be treated to a host of brand new extras never seen before.

Starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee in their iconic roles in this the 3^rd of Hammer’s original Gothic classics, THE MUMMY (1959) was directed by the legendaryTerence Fisher who previously helmed DRACULA and THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN.

One by one the archaeologists who discover the 4,000-year-old tomb of Princess Ananka are brutally murdered. Kharis (Lee), high priest in Egypt 40 centuries ago, has been brought to life by the power of the ancient gods and his sole purpose is to destroy those responsible for the desecration of the sacred tomb. But Isobel Banning (Furneaux), wife of one of the explorers (Cushing), resembles the beautiful princess, forcing the speechless and tormented monster to defy commands and abduct Isobel to an unknown fate…

Available 14^th October in the UK on 3-disc Double Play, the pack comprises 1 x Blu-ray and 2 x DVD, the release also includes brand new documentaries, a new expert commentary track from Marcus Hearn and Jonathan Rigby, and multiple bonus extras and a stills gallery (see below for full list of extras).

Fans will also get the chance to see THE MUMMY on the big screen when it features as part of the Gothic: The Dark Heart of Film season at the BFI Southbank. Taking place 31^stAugust, 8pm, the new digitally re-mastered film is one of three classic titles from the golden age of British Gothic horror, screened from the forecourt of The British Museum.The Monster Weekend also includes Night of the Demon (1957) and Dracula (1958). Visit the BFI website for more details. www.bfi.org.uk

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