This program takes an in-depth look at mummies, zombies, and the walking dead of Hollywood?s Golden Age. You?ll enjoy film clips from such classics of the genre as the original THE MUMMY, THE MUMMY?S HAND, CURSE OF THE MUM... more »MY, and many more. A special segment focuses attention on the original Universal "Mummy" films, as well as the Hammer Films? treatment and featuring interviews with the stars, co-stars, and collaborators from this classic series. Also featured are interviews with Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi, and many other legends. Also included: THE WALKING DEAD, which tells of zombies and other undead beings in the cinema. It?s a complete examination of 100 years of Mummies! Hosted by the legendary Christopher Lee. (approx. 1 hour) SPECIAL TO THIS DVD VERSION ONLY CHAPTER STOPS YOU CAN ACCESS IMMEDIATELY * king Tut?s tomb: Howard Carter uncovers king Tut?s tomb in November 1922. Rare, incredible footage showing the removal of the mummy?s tomb along with incredible treasures! Find out about the uncanny deaths of all those who entered the tomb. Fascinating! (approx. 10 min.) * tomb of Luxor: Rare, newsreel footage of the 1951 Opening of the tomb. (approx. 2 min.) * OMEGA MAN: Featurette of the Charlton Heston film about the last man on Earth trying to stay alive in a world of WALKING DEAD. Great story! (approx. 10 min.) * The Mummy Strikes: The animated short of Superman battling a mummy when Lois Lane enters the tomb. Hilarious! (approx. 10 min.)« less
Actor:Christopher Lee Genres:Educational, Documentary Sub-Genres:Educational, Documentary Studio:PASSPORT VIDEO Format:DVD - Black and White,Color DVD Release Date: 05/16/2000 Release Year: 2000 Run Time: 1hr 30min Screens: Black and White,Color Number of Discs: 1 SwapaDVD Credits: 1 Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 2 MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated) Languages:English