This film follows after the events at the end of the previous film where Ananka and Kharis perish in the swamp. Tom Tyler appears as Kharis in the flashback sequence through the use of footage from The Mummy's Hand, the second film in the series. William Farnum as Watchman at the Church Ruins.Halsey, Betty and the rest find the mummified remains of Ananka in the adjoining room. Locking himself inside a cell-like room, Ragheb is powerless to do anything but watch as Kharis literally brings down the walls on the two of them. The creature, sensing Ragheb's betrayal, advances on his former ally. A struggle ensues between Ragheb and Halsey, until Kharis intervenes. Halsey arrives, tracking them from the camp after finding Betty's tent destroyed. He orders her death, but Ragheb kills him instead. Zandaab, having already administered the tana fluid to the young Ananka, is angered to find Ragheb making advances on Betty. The treacherous disciple has other ideas, and takes her to the monastery instead. He enters the tent and whisks away his Princess, leaving the horrified Betty unhurt.īetty asks Ragheb for his help in finding Dr. She again takes flight, and Halsey and the others go in search of her.įleeing the monster after he attacks and kills Cajun Joe, she comes to Betty's tent seeking refuge.
Her stay at Halsey's camp is again interrupted by the appearance of Kharis, and the kindly physician, Dr. While in their care, and although apparently suffering from amnesia, the girl displays an incredible knowledge of ancient Egypt. Later, Kharis finds her there and murders Berthe, as Ananka flees into the night.Īnanka is soon found lying unconscious beside the road by Halsey and Betty Walsh (Kay Harding), the niece of Pat Walsh. He takes her to Tante Berthe (Ann Codee), the owner of the local pub, who aids the girl. She immerses herself in a pond and the mud is washed away, revealing an attractive young woman.Ĭajun Joe ( Kurt Katch) finds the girl wandering listlessly in the swamps, calling out the name "Kharis". Meanwhile, the mummy of Ananka (Virginia Christine) rises from the swamp after being partially uncovered by a bulldozer during the excavation. The old sacristan of the monastery (William Farnum) intrudes on their ritual, and is promptly executed by a risen Kharis. Zandaab explains the legend of Kharis and Ananka to Ragheb as he brews the tana leaves, giving instructions on their use. The follower killed the worker that unearthed Kharis, and has taken the immobile monster to a deserted monastery. Ragheb is a disciple of the Arkam sect, and Zandaab is secretly a High Priest. Later that evening, Zandaab sneaks into the swamp and meets Ragheb (Martin Kosleck). Evidence at the scene convinces Halsey that the murderer has found the mummy of Kharis. Their conversation is interrupted by the news that a workman has been murdered in the swamps. They have come to search for the missing mummies, buried in the swamp years earlier. Ilzor Zandaab (Peter Coe), arrive on the scene and present their credentials to the head of the project, Pat Walsh (Addison Richards). Two representatives of the Scripps Museum, Dr. However, the efforts are being hampered by the superstitions of the workers, who believe the area to be haunted by the mummy and his bride. Summing up: Easy enough to watch but you have to be patient to get past the slow start.The Southern Engineering Company is trying to drain the local swamp for the public good. I missed hearing James Bernard's background music, usually a strong point in any Hammer horror film. DICKIE OWEN makes a formidable mummy with the help of some fine make-up effects but it is really the convincing performances of the three principals that makes the story credible. High among his priorities is the fast-talking, rather obnoxious American showman (FRED CLARK) who is anxious to make a profit on exhibiting the mummy in show biz style. Again, the mummy has come to life to kill the people who've exploited him. The tale is not exactly original in concept. The story requires a lot of exposition at the start which means a lot of talky and static scenes before the real suspense starts. The less you know about the Terence Morgan character (Adam), the more you'll enjoy the plot.
This may not be the best of The Mummy films from Hammer, but it is handsomely filmed and well acted by a fine British cast-especially TERENCE MORGAN, RONALD HOWARD and YVONNE ROLAND as the charming feminine lead.
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