This old horror/thriller has garnered some enthusiastic reviews. I suppose might won't be so enthusiastic. It struck me as about average. The story about an Ancient Egyptian jewel that can bring life back to the dead isn't particularly interesting, though it's complicated. None of the performances stand out.
The dialog has a few pretty good zingers though, and the atmosphere -- old dark house, candle light, stone tomb in the back yard -- is convincing and deliciously photographed.
Too bad it's not better than it is. I mean, Ralph Richardson, Boris Karloff, Cedrick Hardwicke. A shame their roles are made of cardboard. The blond is cute. Nobody is a ghoul.
The dialog has a few pretty good zingers though, and the atmosphere -- old dark house, candle light, stone tomb in the back yard -- is convincing and deliciously photographed.
Too bad it's not better than it is. I mean, Ralph Richardson, Boris Karloff, Cedrick Hardwicke. A shame their roles are made of cardboard. The blond is cute. Nobody is a ghoul.