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Blood sacrifices in Victorian London revive a vengeful pharaoh in Spanish horror style.

THE MUMMY'S REVENGE

He was buried in Egypt, but his thirst for blood was awakened in London.

1975 · 1h 31m · NR · Horror · IMDB TMDB

After the cruel Egyptian pharaoh Amenhotep's mummy was discovered and transported to London, his distant relative travels from Egypt to England in order to resurrect his body.

Quick Answer

What is The Mummy's Revenge about?

The Mummy's Revenge is a 1975 Spanish horror film directed by Carlos Aured about an ancient Egyptian pharaoh's resurrection in Victorian London, where blood sacrifices are needed for his immortality.

Programmer's Pick

The Mummy's Revenge delivers a double dose of Paul Naschy, Victorian London ambience, and blood-soaked ritual. If your mummy movies need more high priests and less sand, this Spanish shocker fits the sarcophagus.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Paul Naschy takes on dual roles as Amenhotep, a long-dead and cruel Egyptian pharaoh, and Assad Bey, the high priest responsible for his resurrection. When Amenhotep's mummified remains are transported to Victorian London, Assad Bey follows, determined to restore his master to life. But Amenhotep’s return to the world of the living comes at a bloody price: to achieve immortality, Assad Bey must kidnap young virgins for gruesome blood sacrifices. Set against the foggy backdrop of London, this Spanish horror film weaves classic mummy mythology with ritualistic terror and a dash of psychotronic flair, promising a sinister blend of ancient curses and Gothic menace.

Details & Specs

Director
Carlos Aured
Writer
Paul Naschy
Release
1975
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
Spain
Language
Spanish
Genres
Horror
Also Known As
Vengeance of the Mummy, Original title: La venganza de la momia

Why Cult

Dual-Role Naschy

Paul Naschy plays both the vengeful pharaoh Amenhotep and the high priest who resurrects him, doubling the menace.

Spanish Exploitation Horror

A Spanish take on the mummy legend, mixing psychotronic elements and exploitation flair with classic horror tropes.

Victorian London Setting

Ancient Egyptian curses unfold in a foggy, atmospheric London, blending Gothic settings with supernatural terror.

Ritual Blood Sacrifice

Immortality comes at a grisly cost, as virgins are targeted for ritualistic bloodletting in the name of an undead pharaoh.

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Threat File

Trigger

Discovery and transport of Amenhotep's mummy to London

Threat

Resurrected vengeful pharaoh Amenhotep

Effect

Kidnapping and ritual sacrifice of young women for immortality

Countermeasure

Not specified

Setting

Victorian London

Questions from the Vault

When was The Mummy's Revenge released? +

The Mummy's Revenge was released in 1975.

Who directed The Mummy's Revenge? +

Carlos Aured directed The Mummy's Revenge.

How long is The Mummy's Revenge? +

The Mummy's Revenge has a runtime of 91 minutes.

What genre is The Mummy's Revenge? +

The Mummy's Revenge is a horror film.

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