Carlos Aured, born in Spain, carved a niche in the cult cinema landscape through his diverse roles as an actor, director, and writer. He appeared in The Werewolf Versus the Vampire Woman (1971), showcasing his ability to navigate the horror genre. Aured's directorial vision is evident in Curse of the Devil (1973) and The Mummy's Revenge (1975), where he combined elements of exploitation and supernatural themes. His work on Blue Eyes of the Broken Doll (1974) as both writer and director further solidified his influence in the giallo and horror realms.
The Mummy's Revenge
Paul Naschy has a duel role as Amenhotep/Assad Bey, an ancient egyptian mummified Pharaoh, and the high priest who brought him back to life. In order For Amenhotep to achieve immortality, Assad Bey has to kidnap nubile young virgins in Victorian London for blood sacrifices.