Meriton Suites Mascot Central is a modern and luxurious hotel located in the heart of Mascot, Sydney. This hotel offers a range of contemporary and stylish suites that are perfect for both short and long-term stays. The suites at Meriton Suites Mascot Central are spacious and well-appointed, featuring amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, separate living areas, and luxurious bathrooms. The hotel also offers a range of onsite facilities including a swimming pool, fitness center, and rooftop terrace. One of the standout features of Meriton Suites Mascot Central is its mascot, a friendly and loveable character that adds a touch of fun and excitement to guests' stays. The mascot is often seen interacting with guests, posing for photos, and entertaining children.
The mascot is often seen interacting with guests, posing for photos, and entertaining children. In addition to its impressive facilities and friendly mascot, Meriton Suites Mascot Central is conveniently located near Sydney Airport, making it an ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers. The hotel is also well-connected to the rest of Sydney, with public transport options nearby.
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The low-budget film outfit Bel-Air Productions churned out a trio of black & white chillers in the 1950s. All produced by schlockmeister Howard W. Koch (director of FRANKENSTEIN 1970) and released through United Artists, the three titles consisted of the legends-of-horror romp THE BLACK SLEEP, the Karloff vehicle VOODOO ISLAND and this film, PHARAOH’S CURSE (aka CURSE OF THE PHARAOHS), no doubt the weakest of the bunch. Never before available on home video, PHARAOH’S CURSE now makes its DVD debut courtesy of the MGM Limited Edition Collection.
Desperate to find her archeologist husband, Sylvia Quentin (Diane Brewster, THE INVISIBLE BOY) joins Captain Storm (Mark Dana) to trek across the Egyptian desert and eventually stop the husband’s excavation of an ancient tomb. With a couple of British soldiers along for the journey, the group suddenly makes the acquaintance of a mysterious, exotic Egyptian woman named Simiri (Ziva Shapir), who joins them in search of her brother Numar (Alvaro Guillot), who happens to be the guide on the exhibition. Before Sylvia and the others catch up with her husband, strange things occur, including the disappearance of their food, water and medical supplies, and Sylvia nearly succumbs to a scorpion’s sting.
When Silvia and the group finally reaches their destination, its Captain Storm who finds himself storming into the ancient burial place, just in time to witness expedition leader Robert Quentin (George M. Neise) and his companions open up the sarcophagus of a high priest, and proceeding to cut open the wrappings surrounding his face. At this moment, poor on-looker Numar faints, but the worst is yet to come. He starts to age rapidly (becoming quite decrepit), embodying the essence of the long-dormant high priest, now a walking zombie who will stop at nothing to protect his pharaoh’s undiscovered resting place, killing off anyone in his path while feeding on their blood.
PHAROAH’S CURSE carries a screenplay that’s pretty standard stuff, especially when you’ve already seen every Universal mummy movie before it. A group of various Americans, Britishers and Europeans desecrate an Egyptian tomb: a centuries-old curse comes to fruition and the walking dead knocks off the blasphemous ones responsible. But the difference here is that the mummy doesn’t actually awaken, but rather embodies a living person who hence rots and becomes a decrepit and mummy-like vengeance machine. Even though to some he might resemble a very old man wandering around in loose, striped pajamas, the monster is rather effective in his few scenes, and there’s the added bonus that he’s something of a bloodsucker, biting the necks of his victims like a traditional vampire. A memorable scene has the monster’s crumbling, stone-like arm detached (pulled off) as it escapes through a heavy door.
The film boasts some impressive sets, and the location shooting in California’s Death Valley National Park is a believable double for what is supposed to be Cairo. Shot as a period piece and running only 66 minutes long, the film has a reputation for its dullness, but there’s still enough enticement to placate seasoned fans of older “creature features” type flicks, especially when the mummy was such an underused monster during the decade of the 1950s (the mummy had previously met Abbott and Costello and was about to be taken on by Christopher Lee in Hammer’s gothic horror rebirth). The cast is rather uninspired, but character actor George M. Neise will be familiar to viewers from several 1960s Three Stooges features, as well as his turn as Mr. Faversham in the “On Stage” episode of The Honeymooners. Here, he’s at his best, as the obnoxious expedition leader obsessed with uncovering the pharaoh’s tomb, and totally blasé about his failing marriage. Les Baxter, still years from his tenure at AIP, provides a moody score.
In 2007, MGM/Fox issued a press release that promised PHARAOH’S CURSE as part of a “Midnite Movies” DVD paired with CURSE OF THE FACELESS MAN, but the disc’s release was cancelled. Five years later, PHARAOH’S CURSE now joins FACELESS MAN as part of MGM’s Limited Edition Collection line of manufactured-on-demand DVDs. The film has been presented full frame (its original aspect ratio is reported at 1.37:1, despite it being shot in 1956), yet there does tend to be extra headroom in a number of scenes. The transfer looks very impressive, with the black & white image having sharp detail, deep black levels and not a blemish in sight and nothing in the way of grain. The mono English audio track is clear as a bell, with no noticeable hiss or distortion. There's no trailer on the disc, but chapter stops can be navigated at ten minute intervals. (George R. Reis)
The two sergeants who accompany Storm and Sylvia, Gromley (Richard Peel) and Smolett (Terence De Marney), are meant to be the film's source of comic relief, with the two of them having a sort of Abbot and Costello rapport between them. When the group stops at an oasis early on in order to rest and fill up their water containers, Gromley complains about being forced to be there, while Smolett calls it a, "Clean, outdoor life," as he's happy to be away from his wife and mentions planning on joining the foreign legion when he gets the chance. Later that night, Gromley shows Smolett how to properly prepare an outdoor bed for Sylvia, mentioning, "I don't care how you fix your bed, but you're making this for a lady, not your wife." Once he gets it prepared, he has Smolett lay down to test it and when he does, he gets comfortable, saying, "You could dream beautiful dreams sleeping here, you could." But then, Smolett rises up and asks, "Now, why'd you have to go and mention my wife?" When Simira appears and joins them, the two sergeants, despite noting her beauty, don't seem so sure about her, with Smolett commenting, "If you ask me, that beautiful mirage is a walking nightmare." The next morning finds him apparently sleeping with his eyes open, even though he's supposed to be on guard, and when Gromley comes over to rouse him, he finds that Mabel, the mule who was carrying their food, is missing. Smolett is at a loss to explain what happened, telling Storm that he never closed his eyes all night, while Gromley is sure Simira is behind it, saying that Mabel isn't the type to wander off. The sergeants are also the ones who discover that the water is gone, the two of them arguing since Smolett insists he filled the container that morning while Gromley blames him. After Sylvia is stung by the scorpion and Storm must make a choice about whether or not to take the shorter route to get her to safety, Gromley says he still doesn't trust Simira and would rather take his chances following the map, while Smolett says he doesn't think Sylvia will make it if they take the long way. Once the they reach the expedition's camp, the sergeants' role in the story is greatly reduced, although Gromley gets a couple of chances to confront the possessed Numar, only to be killed by him and drained of his blood. Smolett stays with the group, continuing to aid them in their investigation into what's going on, and when they leave the valley after learning the truth, Smolett bids farewell to Gromley, who's been buried alongside Robert Quentin and Brecht.
Overall, Meriton Suites Mascot Central is a top choice for those looking for a comfortable and convenient stay in Sydney. With its modern suites, excellent facilities, and friendly mascot, this hotel offers a unique and enjoyable experience for guests..
Reviews for "Experience the Ultimate Luxury Stay at Meriton Suites Mascot Central"
1. John - 2/5 - I was really disappointed with my stay at Meriton Suites Mascot Central. First of all, the customer service was terrible. The staff seemed indifferent and unhelpful, and it took forever to get any assistance. Additionally, the room was not as clean as I would have expected. There were stains on the carpet and the bathroom smelled musty. Overall, I would not recommend this hotel and will not be staying here again in the future.
2. Sarah - 1/5 - I had a terrible experience at Meriton Suites Mascot Central. The room I was given was incredibly small and cramped, making it difficult to move around comfortably. The bed was also very uncomfortable, and I couldn't get a good night's sleep during my stay. The location of the hotel was also not ideal, as it was quite far from the city center and difficult to access public transportation. I would not recommend staying here if you are looking for a comfortable and convenient accommodation in Sydney.
3. Michael - 2/5 - I was not impressed with my stay at Meriton Suites Mascot Central. The room was outdated and in need of some serious renovation. The furniture was worn and uncomfortable, and there was a strange smell in the air. The noise level was also quite high, making it difficult to relax or get work done. Overall, I was disappointed with the quality of this hotel and would not choose to stay here again in the future.