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The Mummy Collection (1932 – 1944)(AU Import)

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Genres: Horror
Plot Sypnosis:

The original Mummy is one of the silver screen’s most unforgettable characters and, along with the other Universal Classic Monsters, defined the Hollywood horror genre. 

The Mummy Collection includes five classic films from the original Universal releases including the terrifying classic starring Boris Karloff and the timeless films that followed. These landmark motion pictures defined the iconic look of the ancient Egyptian monster and continue to inspire countless remakes and adaptations that strengthen the legend of The Mummy to this day. 

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Disc One: The Mummy (1932)

A core entry to the original Universal Classic Monsters wave, this enduring horror classic stars the legendary Boris Karloff as Ancient Egyptian mummy Imhotep, inadvertently resurrected and seeking his lost love, Princess Anck-es-en-Amon. 

Special Features and Technical Specs: 

  • 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
  • Audio Commentary by Rick Baker, Scott Essman, Steve Haberman, Bob Burns and Brent Armstrong
  • Audio Commentary by film historian Paul M. Jensen
  • Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed – documentary by film historian David J. Skal
  • He Who Made Monsters: The Life and Art of Jack Pierce – featurette
  • Unraveling the Legacy of The Mummy – featurette
  • The Mummy Archives – gallery
  • Franchise Trailer Gallery
  • 100 Years of Universal: The Carl Laemmle Era
  • Aspect Ratio 1.33:1
  • Audio LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono
  • Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Disc Two: The Mummy’s Hand (1940)

Prince Kharis has been kept alive in his tomb for over three thousand years, with a medicinal substance made from sacred, stolen tana leaves. When an archaeologist’s exploration stumbles upon the tomb, order quickly unravels and havoc breaks out.

Special Features and Technical Specs: 

  • 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
  • NEW Audio Commentary by horror film historians Tom Weaver and Larry Blamire (2024)
  • Image Gallery
  • Aspect Ratio 1.33:1 
  • Audio LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono
  • Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Disc Three: The Mummy’s Tomb (1942)

Taking place thirty years after the events of The Mummy’s Hand, the undead creature is revived once again, and chaos ensues.

Special Features and Technical Specs: 

  • 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
  • NEW Audio Commentary by filmmaker Paul Scrabo and film historian Rich Scrivani (2024)
  • Image Gallery
  • Aspect Ratio 1.33:1
  • Audio LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono
  • Optional English HOH Subtitles

Disc Four: The Mummy’s Ghost (1944)

The second direct sequel to The Mummy’s Hand sees Lon Chaney Jr. return as the undead mummy Kharis, searching for Princess Ananka, destroying many lives in the process. 

Special Features and Technical Specs: 

  • 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
  • NEW Audio Commentary by horror film historian Tom Weaver (2024)
  • Image Gallery
  • Aspect Ratio 1.33:1
  • Audio LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono
  • Optional English HOH Subtitles

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Disc Five: The Mummy’s Curse (1944)

The story of The Mummy continues in this sequel to The Mummy’s HandThe Mummy’s Tomb, and The Mummy’s Ghost, as the legend of Kharis and Ananka is given another chapter of horror and terror. 

Special Features and Technical Specs: 

  • 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray
  • NEW Audio Commentary by novelist and critic Tim Lucas (2024)
  • Image Gallery
  • Aspect Ratio 1.33:1
  • Audio LPCM 2.0 Dual Mono
  • Optional English HOH Subtitles
Release Details

Movie Release Year: 1932
Tech Specs & Release Details

Specs: LE Blu-ray
Video Resolution/Codec: 1080p/MPEG-4 AVC