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Summary: 1940's Mummy serial films comes to DVD!
Review: Having already purchased these releases on VHS plus the Laserdisc box set, I did not rush out pell-mell to get the DVD's. When I did I remebered how much I had enjoyed the films as a kid. I immediately brought extras copies for some contemporary "kids". While lacking any real extras, not even the poster and photo still collection on the Laserdisc release, it still made for a great DVD. There was a little more print damage on "The Mummy's Ghost" than on the Laser release, but the picture quality was stronger overall, due to DVD transfer process. The print quality on "The Mummy's Curse" was about the same and the sound quality on both was excellent. Considering that these films were nearly 60 years old when the DVD was produced Universal has down an admirable job. Contrary to other reviews these movies were in fact not filmed back to back. "The Mummy's Ghost" was actually made in 1943, see opening credits, but was released theatrically in 1944. "The Mummy's Curse" was released over Christmas 1944 on a double bill with "House of Frankenstein", with some of the same actors working in both films, including Lon Chaney, Jr. The scene of Princess Ananka (Virginia Christine) rising from the ground in "The Mummy's Curse" is a classic and is used in many later films. Make some popcorn and share these with the "kids" of all ages. Thanks, CAL
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Summary: 1940's Mummy serial films comes to DVD!
Review: Having already purchased these releases on VHS plus the Laserdisc box set, I did not rush out pell-mell to get the DVD's. When I did I remebered how much I had enjoyed the films as a kid. I immediately brought extras copies for some contemporary "kids". While lacking any real extras, not even the poster and photo still collection on the Laserdisc release, it still made for a great DVD. There was a little more print damage on "The Mummy's Ghost" than on the Laser release, but the picture quality was stronger overall, due to DVD transfer process. The print quality on "The Mummy's Curse" was about the same and the sound quality on both was excellent. Considering that these films were nearly 60 years old when the DVD was produced Universal has down an admirable job. Contrary to other reviews these movies were in fact not filmed back to back. "The Mummy's Ghost" was actually made in 1943, see opening credits, but was released theatrically in 1944. "The Mummy's Curse" was released over Christmas 1944 on a double bill with "House of Frankenstein", with some of the same actors working in both films, including Lon Chaney, Jr. The scene of Princess Ananka (Virginia Christine) rising from the ground in "The Mummy's Curse" is a classic and is used in many later films. Make some popcorn and share these with the "kids" of all ages. Thanks, CAL
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Summary: Poor, Mediocre DVDs!
Review: I agree with my fellow reviewer that these long-awaited DVD double-features are shocking in their lack of extra goodies. I also agree that we fanatics of the great old Universal horrors were spoiled by the magnificent DVD presentations of "The Mummy," "The Wolf Man," etc. I've got them all and watch them every month. But my copy of "The Mummy's Ghost" and "The Mummy's Curse" look as if a summer intern put the "production notes" and "cast and crew" data together. You could find all this stuff in any reference book. They're amazingly skimpy. I can't see any improvement on the DVD movie than my old VHS tapes. Thank God I only brought the "Mummy's Ghost" and "Mummy's Curse" and "Son of frankenstein" and "Ghost of Frankenstein." I was going to splurge and buy the entire new double-feature series. I'm completely disgusted with this series. Universal, how dare you betray us young and old addicts of these fantastic horror classics? And I waited...and waited...and waited for a year and now find the wait was a waste of time. Stick to your video copies and save your money.
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Summary: DVD Dud!
Review: I completely agree with the other reviewer who said this DVD edition of two super mummy movies is a real dud. There's nothing extra except for a criminally skimpy "production notes" and "cast" biographies. Even the $9.00 DVD's you find in the bargain basement barrel have more goodies than this pathetic issue of my two favorite horror flicks. I was going to buy the entire series of these new double-features but am now glad I only brought this one. SAve your money. Your old VSH tapes look better than this miserable DVD. And to think I've waited a whole year for this!
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Summary: Universal Takes a Snooze... Leaves Out Horror Tidbits
Review: I know, we've all waited a long year for these films to come out and it's the juiciest selection of antique chillers that we've seen on DVD all at one time. But wow, was I ever disappointed at the quantity of fun-stuff on this DVD. Let's face it...Universal spoiled us with last year's releases of the Monster gang. They were full of hours of entertainment, from animated menus with haunting music to shorts and commentaries. Not so with this bunch of releases I guess. Not even an audio track on the menu. In addition, I can't even seem to switch back and forth between movies without turning off the machine and restarting the menu. The disc doesn't seem to allow this extravagant feature. At least you don't have to flip it! (ie. Fox Double Feature DVD's) I know..."we got 2 movies on the disc for the price of one so just be happy," right? I sure hope that the person who's in charge of the person who headed up this project is reading this at Universal. Do better next time! You still have a chance to redeem yourself with The Mole People and the Creature of the Black Lagoon sequels.
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Summary: So bad it's good
Review: I've only seen the Mummy's Curse so far but it's amazingly bad.
Still, it has that cool, B&W Universal vibe, and if you like that, you'll like this. Actress Virginia Christine looks like a very contemporary alternative bohemian girl (sort of a wavy-haired Betty Page) and the DVD Bio reveals what well-known personality she became in later decades. It's by no means a great film, but I liked it.
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Summary: Excellent Quality,Fun Movies
Review: I've seen these movies, have them on VHS. But was looking forward to the DVDs. Whats up with this? This should have cost [less] for how little effort went into these. And this is just a personal but I like the VHS packaging UNIVERSAL did before they when with the "movie poster" packaging. Maybe someday well be luckey enough to get a deffinitive collectors eddition box set with some super cool packaging. But as for these double features... the only benifit is the space youll save over VHS. therefore... ONE STAR.
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Summary: What were they thinking.....????
Review: I've seen these movies, have them on VHS. But was looking forward to the DVDs. Whats up with this? This should have cost [less] for how little effort went into these. And this is just a personal but I like the VHS packaging UNIVERSAL did before they when with the "movie poster" packaging. Maybe someday well be luckey enough to get a deffinitive collectors eddition box set with some super cool packaging. But as for these double features... the only benifit is the space youll save over VHS. therefore... ONE STAR.
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Summary: Excellent Quality,Fun Movies
Review: Ignore the bad reviews, this double feature DVD is the best that these classic "B" movies have ever looked on home video. The moody black and white cinematography yields a gray scale feast if viewed on a correctly calibrated display device. The picture is sharp and the contrast is excellent. GHOST has a few scratches on the print but otherwise looks crisp. CURSE is near flawless. Only a full scale Million dollar restoration like the one given CITIZEN KANE by Warner Home Video could produce a better black and white image. As for the Production Notes, they are written with an obvious love and affection for the genre and have lots of information unavailable anywhere else. If you enjoy these movies, buy them; they've never looked better than they do on this reasonably priced double feature disc.
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Summary: I'm a MUMMY!
Review: Man, the reviewer a couple below hits the nail on the head when he asks why anyone would be embarrassed for enjoying these classic films. These and the other Universal Calssic Monsters set the bar for quality in the genre and had a huge impact worldwide. Consider Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein, directed by the amazing James Whale. Who would argue that these are not just excellent horror films, but simply excellent films. Creature from the Black Lagoon. Again, it may be dated somewhat, but what movies from this era aren't? It still delivers tension and creeps. The Mummy series of Universal films may be my favorite of the lot. This particular DVD reissue is an essential edition to any horror or classic film afficionado's collection and is a great introduction for the next generation as well.
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