Blood from the Mummy's Tomb 4K 1971 Ultra HD 2160p

On the night before her anniversary, Margaret Fuchs receives an ancient Egyptian ring with a red stone as a birthday gift from her father, Prof. Julian Fuchs. Margaret has frequent nightmares about an expedition in Egypt with five members, including her father, finding the tomb of Queen Tera, an evil sorcerer with a severed hand. The members collect the sarcophagus with a totally preserved mummy, the severed hand with the ring with a red stone, and three relics. Margaret is possessed by the spirit of Tera and chases the expedition members to retrieve the objects and gives life back to Tera.

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The fourth and final installment in the “mummified” English horror franchise. This time, the film does not feature the signature bandaged monster, as it is an adaptation of Bram Stoker’s classic. Based on the novel *The Jewel of Seven Stars* , the filmmakers adapted it to the “Hammer” studio style, creating an intriguing film with its own distinct mystical touch of ancient Egyptian mysteries, where certain initiated individuals possessed supernatural knowledge that transcended the boundaries of time, space, and life after death. And since the writer always knew how to craft Gothic novels with a certain delicate erotic and social subtext, the result is doubly commendable, touching on the intriguing concept of a powerful beauty from a sarcophagus who wishes to be reborn in the present. This is far from a male mummy monster breaking down doors and crushing enemies. Before us is a woman who uses the mental power of various commands of will and fateful coincidences to act gracefully yet inevitably. That is the whole appeal, especially “delicious” when viewed through the lens of the fourth season, which strives not to repeat its predecessors.

The plot revolves around the set trajectory of the climactic reincarnation ceremony and its as-yet-unknown outcome, as a symbol of the victory of the forces of Evil over Good. Or perhaps simply of that deep knowledge that does not divide the universe so critically, unwilling to impose limitations upon itself?.. The conflict involves the members of the Egyptian expedition, who made the discovery and have now split into two camps, as well as a girl chosen from birth to serve as the physical vessel for the immortal soul of the “sleeping beauty” in the sarcophagus. This is quite intriguing, as the hunt for mystical manifestations and artifacts hidden by obstacles to destiny constructs a familiar plot about the demise of overly curious Egyptologists; however, the conflict between human will and fate, embodied by the story’s heroine, introduces a more gripping intrigue, as the upper hand frequently shifts from one to the other.

Thanks to this, the terrifying genre scenes blend seamlessly with the alluring, detective-like, sinister atmosphere of gradually coming into contact with terrifying yet mesmerizing forces. The creators skillfully blend the visual elements with the thematic content, often playing with shots of the starry cosmos, infusing the narrative with the boundless expanses of a great mystery that remains unknown and is unlikely to ever be fully revealed. Here, fear is not instilled by a physical monster—which is unnecessary, as it would be too simple to comprehend. What is truly terrifying is the metaphysics beyond the bounds of rationalism and the laws of time, which undermines humanity’s futile attempts to defy it.

Unfortunately, the film can hardly be called a studio masterpiece, as the scale of the sets is modest and the cast lacks well-established names. However, genre veteran Peter Cushing was originally invited, and he even visited the set, but news of his wife’s illness forced him to rush to her side—and we all know how that tragedy broke him, even showing on the outside, instantly aging him. As for the actress playing the sinister Queen Tara and her modern-day reincarnation—Valerie Leon—she performs exactly as potential “Bond girls” should, emphasizing the necessary alluring qualities. She is a striking woman with a pair of large, beautiful… ahem… eyes; it was the early ’70s, so the filmmakers couldn’t resist adding some racy scenes to the production, which, of course, only enhanced the necessary image. And the film as a whole is quite enjoyable for viewers, making it well worth adding the final installment of the legendary “Hammer” series to your collection. It stands out from the franchise, but that is its strength.

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Codec: HEVC / H.265 (88.7 Mb/s)
Resolution: Native 4K (2160p)
HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10
Aspect ratio: 1.66:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1

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#English: FLAC 2.0
#English: DTS 2.0 (Commentary by Film Critic Steve Haberman)

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