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Dawn of the Mummy
Original posterDirected by Frank Agrama Produced by Frank Agrama Written by Frank Agrama
Ronald Dobrin
Daria PriceStarring Brenda King
Barry Sattels
George Peck
John Salvo
Ibrahim Khan
Joan Levy
Ellen Faison
Dianne BeattyMusic by Shuki Levy Cinematography Larry Revene
Sergio RubiniEditing by Jonathon Braun Distributed by Harmony Gold USA
Goldfrab DistributionRelease date(s) December 11, 1981 Running time 93 minutes Country United States
Egypt
ItalyLanguage English Budget $500,000 Dawn of the Mummy is a 1981 low-budget film direct by Frank Agrama, who also served as writer and producer on the film.
Contents
Synopsis
A group of fashion models travels to Egypt for a fashion shoot. While shooting in a tomb, the models accidentally revive an ancient curse which awakens a mummy and its band of flesh-eating zombies.
Cast
- Brenda King as Lisa
- Barry Sattels as Rick
- George Peck as Bill
- John Salvo as Gary
- Ibrahim Khan as Karib
- Joan Levy as Jenny
- Ellen Faison as Melinda
- Dianne Beatty as Joan
- Ali Gohar as Tarak
- Ahmed Rateb as Omar
- Bahar Saied
- Ali Azab
- Ahamed Labab as Ahamed
- Laila Nasr as High Priestess/Old Hag
Releases
Dawn of the Mummy has been released on VHS and DVD format. The film was released on region 1 by Madacy Entertainment, as a VHS transfer. The packaging is said to list the film's Theatrical Trailer and other Theatrical Trailers, although there is only one on the disc, it is not for the main feature, it is of a 1997 film, Road Ends. It does however feature an audio commentary track by director Frank Agrama.[1]
The film was released uncut in the UK by Anchor Bay Entertainment. It features an anamorphic widescreen 1.77:1 transfer, plus the 4:3 full screen transfer, DTS Digital Surround, Dolby Digital 2.0 & 5.1 Surround. The extras include Director's Audio Commentary, Stills Gallery, Production Notes and Trailer.[2]
References
- ^ Brian Lindsey"Dawn of the Mummy review". eccrentic-cinema.com. http://www.eccrentic-cinema.com/cult_movies/dawn_mummy.htm. Retrieved 10 November, 2010.
- ^ "Dawn of the Mummy DVD". hkflix.com. http://www.hkflix.com/xq/asp/filmID.529852/qx/details.htm. Retrieved 10 November, 2010.
External links
Categories:- English-language films
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