Lionsgate Films UK will release a Double Play edition of director Terence Fisher's
The Mummy (1959), starring Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Yvonne Furneaux, Willoughby Gray, and John Stuart. The preliminary release date set by the studio is October 14th.
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...
Special Features:
- Original UK theatrical aspect ratio: 1.66:1 (the film has never before been released at this aspect ratio)
- Alternate aspect ratio: 1.37:1
- Unwrapping The Mummy – New 25 min. HD documentary about the film's creation and history
- Hammer's Rep Company – New 20 min. HD documentary about Hammer's informal repertory company of actors
- Audio Commentary – New expert commentary from Marcus Hearn & Jonathan Rigby
- Stolen Face – bonus feature (Terence Fisher's 1952 crime drama, 72 mins.)
- The House Of Horror: Memories Of Bray – Hammer's all-new 5-part documentary (50 mins. total) which will premiere on Hammer's YouTube channel before the Double Play release
- Hammer Stars: Peter Cushing – The World Of Hammer episode
- HD Archive:
- Stills Gallery
- Original industry promo reel restored to HD (6 min).