Oliver Drake, an American director and writer born in the 1910s, made significant contributions to cult cinema with his unique storytelling. He directed The Mummy and the Curse of the Jackals (1969), immersing audiences in a blend of horror and adventure that reflects the era's fascination with the supernatural. In addition to his directorial work, he penned the screenplay for The Las Vegas Strangler (1968), showcasing his ability to navigate the gritty underbelly of crime narratives. Drake's films, including Ride a Wild Stud (1969), exemplify the bold experimentation characteristic of late 60s genre cinema.
The Mummy and the Curse of the Jackals
An ancient Egyptian princess returns from the dead in the 1960’s and puts a curse on an archaeologist, so that he can turn into a jackal-man and protect her, but her jealous husband returns in the form of a monstrous mummy to take her back and kill anyone that gets in his way.
