The Mummy's Shroud (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1967, The Mummy's Shroud is a horror film directed by John Gilling, running about 90 minutes. “Beware the beat of the cloth-wrapped feet!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Archaeologists discover the final resting place of a boy king, removing the remains to be exhibited in a museum. By disturbing the sarcophagus they unleash the forces of darkness. The Mummy has returned to discharge a violent retribution on the defilers as the curse that surrounds the tomb begins to come true. One by one the explorers are murdered until one of them discovers the ancient words that have the power to reduce the brutal killer to particles of dust.
Who’s in it. The Mummy's Shroud stars André Morell as Sir Basil Walden, John Phillips as Stanley Preston, David Buck as Paul Preston and Elizabeth Sellars as Barbara Preston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Mummy's Shroud has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mummy's Shroud page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mummy's Shroud tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mummy's Shroud (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Mummy's Shroud change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Mummy's Shroud worth watching?
- The Mummy's Shroud holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mummy's Shroud?
- The Mummy's Shroud stars André Morell, John Phillips, David Buck, Elizabeth Sellars and Maggie Kimberly.
- When was The Mummy's Shroud released?
- The Mummy's Shroud was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.