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Excellent
MASTER SCORE 77.9 / 100
1959·Adventure / Horror·1h 28m

THE MUMMY

“Torn from the tomb to terrify the world!”

One by one the archaeologists who discover the 4,000-year-old tomb of Princess Ananka are brutally murdered. Kharis, 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, wife of one of the explorers, resembles the beautiful princess, forcing the speechless and tormented monster to defy commands and abduct Isobel to an unknown fate.

Above the Line
Terence Fisher·DirectorJimmy Sangster·ScreenplayGriffin Jay·Original Film WriterJack Asher·Director of PhotographyFranz Reizenstein·Original Music ComposerAlfred Cox·Editor
Cast
Peter Cushing·John BanningChristopher Lee·Kharis, the MummyYvonne Furneaux·Isobel Banning / Princess AnankaEddie Byrne·Inspector MulrooneyFelix Aylmer·Stephen BanningRaymond Huntley·Joseph WhempleGeorge Pastell·Mehemet BeyMichael Ripper·PoacherGeorge Woodbridge·Police ConstableHarold Goodwin·Pat
Full Crew
(16 credits)
Directing· 1
Terence Fisher·Director
Writing· 6
Jimmy Sangster·ScreenplayGriffin Jay·Original Film WriterMaxwell Shane·Original Film WriterJohn L. Balderston·Original Film WriterNina Wilcox Putnam·Original Film WriterRichard Schayer·Original Film Writer
Camera· 1
Jack Asher·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Alfred Cox·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Franz Reizenstein·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
Bernard Robinson·Production DesignRoy Ashton·Makeup Artist
Production· 3
Michael Carreras·ProducerDon Weeks·Production ManagerAnthony Nelson Keys·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 1
Henry Montsash·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
77.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.6
OF 10
IMDb
89%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Adventurous, Mysterious
Composition
Layered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man and a woman are prominently featured on the left side of the poster, with the man holding onto a thick rope. The background depicts a vast desert landscap”

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Key Elements
RopeTorchPyramidsBiplaneSand Dunes
Atmosphere
Golden, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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