A scuzzy grave robber has no issue whatsoever desecrating the tombs of Egypt. His qualm-less attitude bites him on the ass when he snatches a few pieces from the unmarked final resting place of the evil Nefratis. Not one to let something like death get in her way, she tracks down the thief and follows him to Los Angeles. She begins going about collecting her relics from the archeological scumbags our grave robbing hero has sold them to. After his father is found with his heart ripped out, a young man begins to investigate. This brings him to Cameron Mitchell, who just so happens to have in his possession one of those relics. He is not forthcoming in the least with information and lies his ass off when asked about any Egyptian relics purchased on the black market but his kind niece offers her assistance. Turns out Nefratis needs these relics to carry out a ceremony where she sacrifices a young woman to maintain her youthful vigor. This is bad news for Cameron Mitchell’s favorite niece. Fred Olen Rey brings his usual lazy charm and John Carradine pops in for a nice cameo. Cheesy fun should not have teased Sybil Danning and then not delivered Sybil Danning. The queen briefly graces us with her presence in the opening scene and then vanishes like the mirage of primeval blistering sex appeal she is. Instead we get Michelle Bauer as some sort of energy shooting vampire/zombie/mummy queen. It’s not a completely fare trade but it’s one I can live with.
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