May 14 2024 74 mins 1
Unveiling the Curse: A Deep Dive into Hammer’s “Blood From the Mummy’s Tomb“.
Celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the iconic Hammer film “Blood From the Mummy’s Tomb“, released in the US on May 17th, 1971 with the Scary Spirits Podcast! Join hosts Karen and Greg as they dissect this chilling classic starring Valerie Leon.
In this special episode:
- In-depth discussion of the film’s plot, characters, and themes.
- Discuss the captivating performance of Valerie Leon.
- Learn how to make a spooky “Mummy White Russian” cocktail (recipe included!).
Love classic horror and Hammer films? This episode is a must-listen!
Mummy White Russian Recipe
• 2 oz vanilla vodka
• 1 oz coffee liqueur
• 2-3 oz heavy cream
• gauze bandages
Instructions:
- Wrap your highball glass with gauze and fill it with ice.
- Add 2 oz vanilla vodka, 1 oz coffee liqueur, and 2-3 oz heavy cream or sweetened coconut milk.
- Stir to combine.
Source: cosmopolitan.com
A Brief Synopsis: A British archaeologist and his team bring an embalmed Egyptian royal back from their latest expedition, and trouble ensues when the archaeologist’s daughter is possessed.
Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:
- The film is based on the novel “Jewel of the Seven Stars” by Bram Stoker.
- Karen tells us about the Pharaoh Hound dog breed.
- We learn about Egyptian hieroglyphics.
- Greg works in references to Iron Maiden, KISS and The Doobie Brothers.
Our rating of the film:
This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.
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