Shameless Self Expression

Arrogant 1920s tycoon John Phillips organises an expedition to Egypt to find the lost tomb of a Pharaoh. On the expedition are archaeologist Andre Morell, ancient linguist Maggie Kimberly, Phillips’ son David Buck, and a photographer played by Tim Barrett. Once they uncover the tomb, they are warned by local Roger Delgado to leave well enough alone. However, Phillips insists on bringing ‘his’ find back to Britain to put on public display, even going so far as to have Morell committed to an asylum so as to take full credit. Eventually the mummy (played by Christopher Lee’s stunt double Eddie Powell) is awakened and goes on the usual rampage. Elizabeth Sellars plays Phillips’ wife, and Michael Ripper turns up as an obsequious personal assistant.   Bottom-tier Hammer film from 1967 directed by the usually reliable John Gilling ( “The Gorgon” , “The Reptile” ) who co-wrote with Anthony Hinds ( “Captain Clegg” , “Taste the Blood of Dracula” ). It’s mostly well-acted by far too talk...

With her parents (Leif Erickson being the Ward Cleaver-ish dad) out for the night, adorable teen Andi Garrett invites best friend Sarah Lane over for some hijinks. Along with Garrett’s younger sister they start prank calling people at random. One prank involves creepily stating ‘I saw what you did and I know who you are’, and it’s this particular prank that gets them in hot water. You see, the man they’ve just tried to spook (John Ireland) has just murdered his wife in the shower! Still, it’s not like the creepy murderer is gonna come into physical contact with the girls, right?...Right? Joan Crawford plays Ireland’s nosey neighbour who has romantic longings for him.   Enjoyable B-movie fun from director/producer William Castle ( “The House on Haunted Hill” , “The Tingler” , “Mr. Sardonicus” ), this 1965 is a slow-starter but worth the wait. The adorable vintage TV sitcom leads and the jaunty sitcom-ish music score by Van Alexander ( “13 Frightened Girls” , “Strait-Jacket” ) a...