The Mummy

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The Mummy

Released Dec 22, 1932

1h 12m

Horror

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A team of British archaeologists led by Sir Joseph Whemple (Arthur Byron) discover the mummified remains of the ancient Egyptian prince Imhotep (Boris Karloff), along with the legendary scroll of Thoth. When one of the archaeologists recites the scroll aloud, Imhotep returns to life, but escapes. Several years later, Imhotep has taken on the guise of a wealthy man, as he searches Egypt for his lost love, who he believes has been reincarnated as the lovely Helen Grosvenor (Zita Johann).

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Critics Consensus

Relying more on mood and atmosphere than the thrills typical of modern horror fare, Universal's The Mummy sets a masterful template for mummy-themed films to follow.

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SMH Staff

Sydney Morning Herald

One looks forward with vivid expectation to seeing how the centuries-dead creature will react to the sights and sounds of the present day. But the further the story goes, the more thoroughly it lapses into the worn-out hocus-pocus of melodrama.

Oct 8, 2020

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David Parkinson

Empire Magazine

As in Frankenstein, Karloff's ability to communicate through his makeup is vital to establishing his character, even in human form, it's clearly pain and not incarnate evil that dictates his actions.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 8, 2020

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Keith Phipps

AV Club

An eerie, weirdly moving film about loneliness and the persistence of history.

Oct 8, 2020

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Carson Timar

ClapperCast

The film has worthwhile moments and strong performances but ultimately feels a bit lesser than the other Universal Monster films. It always feels like it is on the verge of being something great but it never reaches that.

Oct 31, 2023

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

It’s a shame that when audiences today hear the word “mummy” in relation to cinema, they think of that middling Brendan Fraser film and its imbecilic sequels (or, worse, that Godawful Dark Universe nonsense with Tom Cruise). This version is the real deal.

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 14, 2023

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Stephanie Archer

Film Inquiry

The Mummy remains a classic staple of horror and the mummy genre, transforming itself to the immortality of cinematic history.

Feb 8, 2022

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Oliver

Just as good 25 years after I saw it in theaters.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/09/24

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Jennifer

Can never go wrong with this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/08/24

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Elizabeth Y

I already enjoyed the movie, but seeing it on the big screen was an even better experience!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/12/24

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Diego R

Definitely one of my favorites movies growing up! But to finally see it on the big screen and it updated you can see every detail down to the sand effects looking so trippy..ahh i remember watching it on vhs all those years ago now im 29 and will be 30 in two months

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/10/24

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Ken

Great to finally see this classic on the Big Screen!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/09/24

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Megan B

The best movie ever!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/09/24

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Karl Freund

Director

Boris Karloff

Imhotep

Zita Johann

Helen Grosvenor

David Manners

Frank Whemple

Edward Van Sloan

Dr. Muller

Arthur Byron

Sir Joseph Whemple

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The Mummy: Official Clip - Buried Alive For Love

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The Mummy: Official Clip - A Mummy Once More

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The Mummy: Official Clip - Death to Sir Joseph

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The Mummy: Official Clip - I Want to Live

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The Mummy: Official Clip - Helen's Trance

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Synopsis

A team of British archaeologists led by Sir Joseph Whemple (Arthur Byron) discover the mummified remains of the ancient Egyptian prince Imhotep (Boris Karloff), along with the legendary scroll of Thoth. When one of the archaeologists recites the scroll aloud, Imhotep returns to life, but escapes. Several years later, Imhotep has taken on the guise of a wealthy man, as he searches Egypt for his lost love, who he believes has been reincarnated as the lovely Helen Grosvenor (Zita Johann).

Director: Karl Freund
Producer: Carl Laemmle Jr.
Screenwriter: Nina Wilcox Putnam, Richard Schayer, John L. Balderston
Distributor: MCA/Universal Pictures [us], Screen Gems, Universal Studios Inc., Universal Home Entertainment, Universal Pictures, Realart Pictures Inc.
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Genre: Horror
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 22, 1932, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Runtime: 1h 12m
Sound Mix: Mono
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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