Tale of the Mummy

Starring:Jason Scott Lee, Louise Lombard, Sean Pertwee, Lysette Anthony, Michael Lerner, Jack Davenport, Honor Blackman, Christopher Lee, Shelley Duvall, Gerard Butler, Jon Polito, Ronan Vibert, Bill Treacher, Elizabeth Power, Roger W. Morrissey, Cyril Nri, Edward Tudor-Pole, Craig Stoutt, Anthony Beselle, Jamie Treacher
Director: Russell Mulcahy
Studio: Dimension
Product Type: DVD

Description

When an archaeological expedition opens an ancient Egyptian tomb, the unimaginable evil of a cursed pharaoh -- Talos -- is unleashed! But before all are lost, team leader Sir Richard Turkel (horror legend Christopher Lee -- DRACULA, THE MUMMY, THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN) heroically sacrifices his own life to destroy the tomb and contain Talos once more! Then, years later, Sir Richard's granddaughter (sexy Louise Lombard) sets out with her own team to finish her grandfather's work ... not knowing that she herself is about to reawaken the supernatural terror of the mummified Talos! Also starring action star Jason Scott Lee (RUDYARD KIPLING'S THE JUNGLE BOOK, DRAGON: THE BRUCE LEE STORY), the heart-pounding RUSSELL MULCAHY'S TALE OF THE MUMMY tells us that this time, there may be nothing that can stop the mummy's murderous quest for immortality!

Customer Reviews:

Only for Ronan..........2005-12-12

Yeah, you probably don't know who Ronan Vibert played in this film-- he was in the beginning... he went down to look at the mummy w/ Christopher Lee's character. And he said something cocky.. he had those goggles on and was drinking champagne I believe, and then.. got killed by the mummy after trying to climb up the rope...
yeah that's all I saw the movie for, and to be honest I fell asleep during the movie... even though it was an OK movie.
Eh whatever... don't waste your money though. It's not THAT great.... although Ronan's part was funny lol..

Nifty horror film.......2005-10-20

Jason Scott Lee (No relation to Chris Lee who has a cameo in the film, along with Honor Blackman and Jack Davenport) plays a cop investigating a series of murders that has origins of an ancient curse a la King Tut. Also with Gerald Butler, Lysette Anthony, Sean Pertwee and Shelly Duvall. The movie starts in 1940 with an expedition in Egypt under Sir Richard Turkel (Chris Lee). After months of digging they have discovered an entrance to a tomb. Sometimes goes horrible wrong after they enter the tomb, with everyone crumbling to dust. Turkel valiantly by blowing it up, giving his life breath to save mankind from the horror that was unleashed in the tomb.

It jumps nearly 60 years (no reason why it took so long to get around to it again), and Turkel's granddaughter (Louise Lombard) is leading a high tech team to the very tomb grandpop tried to seal for all time. Naturally, meddling grandkid is determined to open the tomb. We learn the tomb was the final burial place of Talos, a Greek cult leader who was banished for conjuring with the dark arts. He found his way to the Pharaoh's Court in Egypt where he held sway. No one turns to dust, but one team member freaks out and is never sane again and another dies reaching a pendant.

Everything is sent back to London where they are put on display at the British Museum. There is a break-in, a gruesome murder, and the mummy of Talos is stolen. After that, grizzly murders begin to happen across the city and Turkel's granddaughter and the "other" Lee try to stop the Talos before it's too late.

Great popcorn flick.

Good movie........2005-09-17

It is just a little scary but has a good story line and an intriguing ending.

Don't waste your money!.......2005-01-19

This is probably one of the worst movies I've ever seen. A real waste of money and time. How a director/producer can take a decent actor and make a dumb movie is beyond me...why waste the time. The plot never made it and the characters were just not there. Make it short--don't buy it.

Underrated Mummy movie proves to be great entertainment.......2004-08-04

I had never heard of this movie until three days ago, but given my interest in the original "Highlander" (which Russell Mulcahy also directed), a like of the Sommers Mummy movies and an appreciation of Christopher Lee movies I decided to give 1999s TALE OF THE MUMMY a chance.
I am glad I did! This movie was not at all scary but like the Sommers original MUMMY movie a lot of fun with a good dose of suspense, intrigue and (something the other movie lacked) a great twist in the end.
Actually, in some respects I prefer this Jason Scott Lee fantasy adventure horror suspense movie.
Firstly in addition to the prelude which includes the Lee cameo, there were a number of recognizable names from British cinema - notably Honor Blackman, Jack Davenport and Sean Pertwee.
The movie lacked the flashy special effects of its more famous counterpart, but what it lacked in effects it more than makes up for in plot and real suspense. In many ways it is a superior movie with some great performances by all the principals - including the very beautiful Louise Lombard (who I felt bore a striking resemblance to Amanda Tapping of STARGATE SG-1 fame). Jack Davenport (often mentioned in fan circles as a possible replacement for Pierce Brosnan for the part of 007) also made an impression as a English detective attempting to solve a series of grisly murders in the British capital.
The story begins in 1940 with an expedition to Egypt. Sir Richard Turkel (Lee) is excited to hear that after nine months of digging, an entrance has been discovered to a tomb. Moments later however it is up to Turkel to sacrifice his own life in a (successful) attempt to seal off the tomb for (he hopes) all eternity.
Skip forward 59 years (it's never explained why it took over half a century) and Sir Richard's granddaughter Sam Turkel (Lombard) is on the verge of entering the tomb first discovered by her illustrious ancestor. The tomb we learn is that of Talos, a Greek religious cult leader who was sent into exile for practicing dark magic, and who subsequently found a new home in the Pharoah's Egyptian court.
The finds are transported back to London where they are put on display at the British Museum. Then, after what is believed to be a "break-in" a series of paticularly gruesome murders begin across the city.
The murder mystery is an interesting element in this movie, something that is missing from the Fraser-Weisz vehicle that was playing to packed theaters that summer. In fact, without giving too much away it's interesting how this mystery develops in the closing moments of TALE OF THE MUMMY.
Overall, I found this a very entertaining and enjoyable movie that should satisfy not only fantasy horror fans, but also mystery fans. Highly underrated it makes good use of location shooting and offers strong production values and an intelligent, engaging plot. You may not have heard of TALE OF THE MUMMY before but one things for sure - you will not soon forget it.
Recommended.

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Dracula 2000 & Tale of Mummy (2pc)
Starring: Jason Scott Lee , Louise Lombard , Sean Pertwee , Lysette Anthony , and Michael Lerner
Director: Russell Mulcahy , and Patrick Lussier
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Dracula 2000 - English/French DVD- The master of modern horror, Wes Craven, presents a riveting adaptation of the chilling classic featuring Jennifer Esposito (SUMMER OF SAM), Omar Epps (IN TOO DEEP), Jonny Lee Miller (TRAINSPOTTING), Vitamin C (GET OVER IT), and Jeri Ryan (STAR TREK: VOYAGER). When a team of techno-savvy thieves breaks into a high-security vault, they don't discover priceless artwork ... they find a crypt that hasn't been opened for 100 years! Suddenly, the ancient terror of Dracula is unleashed in the chaotic 21st century. Free to follow his pursuits of seduction and power, Dracula's first destination is America and the exotic city of New Orleans, a place where he feels right at home. Not far behind, however, is a young vampire hunter (Miller) from London, determined to save a young woman (Justine Waddell) with whom Dracula shares his dark legacy! Russell Mulcahy's Tale Of The Mummy - DVD -When an archaeological expedition opens an ancient Egyptian tomb, the unimaginable evil of a cursed pharaoh -- Talos -- is unleashed! But before all are lost, team leader Sir Richard Turkel (horror legend Christopher Lee -- DRACULA, THE MUMMY, THE CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN) heroically sacrifices his own life to destroy the tomb and contain Talos once more! Then, years later, Sir Richard's granddaughter (sexy Louise Lombard) sets out with her own team to finish her grandfather's work ... not knowing that she herself is about to reawaken the supernatural terror of the mummified Talos! Also starring action star Jason Scott Lee (RUDYARD KIPLING'S THE JUNGLE BOOK, DRAGON: THE BRUCE LEE STORY), the heart-pounding RUSSELL MULCAHY'S TALE OF THE MUMMY tells us that this time, there may be nothing that can stop the mummy's murderous quest for immortality!

Average customer rating:

Only for Ronan...
Nifty horror film
Good movie.
Don't waste your money!
Underrated Mummy movie proves to be great entertainment

Tale of the Mummy [Region 2]
Starring: Jason Scott Lee , Louise Lombard , Sean Pertwee , Lysette Anthony , and Michael Lerner
Director: Russell Mulcahy
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Customer Reviews:

Only for Ronan..........2005-12-12

Nifty horror film.......2005-10-20

Good movie........2005-09-17

It is just a little scary but has a good story line and an intriguing ending.

Don't waste your money!.......2005-01-19

Underrated Mummy movie proves to be great entertainment.......2004-08-04

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Tale of the Mummy [Region 2]
Starring: Jason Scott Lee , Louise Lombard , Sean Pertwee , Lysette Anthony , and Michael Lerner
Director: Russell Mulcahy
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00004VYDA

Average customer rating:

Only for Ronan...
Nifty horror film
Good movie.
Don't waste your money!
Underrated Mummy movie proves to be great entertainment

Tale of the Mummy [Region 2]
Starring: Jason Scott Lee , Louise Lombard , Sean Pertwee , Lysette Anthony , and Michael Lerner
Director: Russell Mulcahy
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Science Fiction & Fantasy | Genres | DVD | Video