The Mummy’s Shroud (1967) – SSP256
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Good evening, dear listener… and welcome to a most atmospheric installment of Scary Spirits, where reverence for classic horror and scholarly delight walk hand in hand through the shadows.
In this week’s episode, we commemorate the March 15th anniversary of Hammer Films’ 1967 gothic horror classic, The Mummy’s Shroud—a chilling relic of Britain’s golden age of terror. Join your hosts, Karen and Greg, as they thoughtfully unwrap the film’s sinister wrappings, examining its brooding atmosphere, ancient curses, and unmistakable Hammer Horror craftsmanship.
As the conversation unfolds, our hosts raise a glass of their thematically inspired “Bloody Snake Bite” cocktail, perfectly suited to an evening steeped in eldritch menace and archaeological doom. Together, they explore the film’s legacy, its place within the Hammer canon, and why The Mummy’s Shroud remains a compelling entry for devotees of classic horror cinema.
If you are a connoisseur of Hammer Horror films, a student of 1960s gothic cinema, or simply one who delights in tales of ancient evil awakening under moonlit skies, this episode promises both insight and indulgence.
Pray…do join us. Some spirits, after all, are best enjoyed in the dark.
Bloody Snake Bite
• 2 oz Southern Comfort
• 4 oz cranberry juice
• 1 splash Rose’s Lime Juice
• 1 handful ice cubes
• 1 lime wedge, for garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass (highball would be ideal, but work with what you have), add a few ice cubes.
- Pour in the Southern Comfort.
- Add the cranberry juice, as well as a few splashes of Rose’s Lime Juice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Enjoy the taste of New Orleans!
Source: food52.com
A Brief Synopsis: In 1920 an archaeological expedition discovers the tomb of an ancient Egyptian child prince. Returning home with their discovery, the expedition members soon find themselves being killed.
Some of the topics discussed and highlights of this episode include:
- Do you know what £12,000 in 1967 is worth in todays currency?
- Greg tells us about Hammer Glamour girls Maggie Kimberly and Elizabeth Sellars.
- We learn how an oasis (not the band) forms.
- Karen tells us all about clairvoyants.
- Greg makes references to the band Iron Maiden and Star Wars.
Our rating of the film:
This movie was OK. It took us 3 cocktails to get through it.
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