The Gorgon/The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964) in the PNW

Details: Written by: Mortado; Category: The 1960s in Northwest Cinemas

This is a collection of media from the initial runs of "The Gorgon" (1964) in the Pacific Northwest. "Curse of the Mummy's Tomb" rounded off this Hammer double-bill.

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The Gorgon (1964)
“The Gorgon” is a 1964 British horror film that delves into the dark and mysterious events surrounding a small European village. The story unfolds in the early 20th century, where a series of inexplicable murders plague the village of Vandorf. Each victim is found petrified, turned to stone, with no apparent cause for their demise.

The narrative follows the tragic tale of Sascha Cass, who chases after him into the forest while pregnant with her artist boyfriend Bruno Heitz’s child. Upon seeing its face, she encounters a hideous creature that turns her to stone. The discovery of her petrified body leads to Bruno’s wrongful accusation and subsequent death.

As suspicion falls on Bruno, Professor Jules Heitz, Bruno’s father, seeks to clear his son’s name. He believes that the true culprit is an ancient mythological creature known as Megeara, a Gorgon whose gaze can turn humans to stone. The professor’s quest for the truth leads him to confront the terrifying reality that haunts Vandorf and threatens to consume it entirely.

Director: Terence Fisher
Writers: John Gilling, J. Llewellyn Devine
Stars: Christopher Lee, Peter Cushing, Richard Pasco
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The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb (1964)
“The Curse of the Mummy’s Tomb” is a 1964 British horror film that transports viewers to the sands of Egypt in 1900. The story revolves around an archaeological expedition led by three Egyptologists: Englishmen John Bray and Sir Giles Dalrymple, and French Professor Eugene Dubois. Their discovery of the tomb of the Egyptian prince Ra-Antef sets off a chain of events that leads to a series of mysterious deaths.

The expedition’s findings are brought back to London by Alexander King, an American showman who plans to exhibit the Egyptian treasures. However, the mummy of Ra-Antef is revived and begins a killing spree, targeting those who disturb its resting place. The plot thickens as it is revealed that Adam Beauchamp, a wealthy arts patron, holds a secret about the mummy’s past and future.

Director: Michael Carreras
Writer: Michael Carreras
Stars: Terence Morgan, Ronald Howard, Fred Clark
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