The Mummy
A vivid Hammer Gothic horror tale follows an awakened Egyptian high priest who pursues revenge through the English archaeologists who desecrated his princess's tomb.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- eerie
- melancholic
- romantic
- classic horror night
- double feature
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's lavish Technicolor presentation, technical execution, and atmospheric monster performance while finding its exposition and pacing uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The archaeologists open Princess Ananka's untouched tomb and bring the high priest Kharis back into the modern world.
Hammer Film Productions emphasizes lavish Eastman Color photography, Egyptian tomb imagery, and brightly lit yet macabre set pieces.
Kharis's murders are connected to his devotion to Princess Ananka, whose modern counterpart is Isobel Banning.
The English investigation is supplemented by flashbacks to ancient Egyptian burial ceremonies and Kharis's past.
Films like The Mummy, and why
Dracula
shared gothic horror atmosphere, period setting, supernatural revenge, and iconic monster performance
The Curse of Frankenstein
shared Hammer horror production style, tragic monstrous figure, romantic undertow, and vivid color cinematography
The Mummy's Hand
shared cursed ancient evil, archaeological discovery, atmospheric killings, and melancholic supernatural tone
Movie Details
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Release Date
- 1959-08-01
- Runtime
- 88 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (274)
Cast
- Peter Cushing
- Christopher Lee
- Yvonne Furneaux
- Eddie Byrne
- Felix Aylmer
- Raymond Huntley
- George Pastell
- Michael Ripper
- George Woodbridge
- Harold Goodwin
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Mummy about?
- A vivid Hammer Gothic horror tale follows an awakened Egyptian high priest who pursues revenge through the English archaeologists who desecrated his princess's tomb.
- What is The Mummy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Mummy as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Mummy violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Mummy as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Mummy?
- Critics broadly praised the film's lavish Technicolor presentation, technical execution, and atmospheric monster performance while finding its exposition and pacing uneven.
- Which films are like The Mummy?
- Films with a similar feel include Dracula, The Curse of Frankenstein, and The Mummy's Hand.
- How long is The Mummy?
- The Mummy runs 88 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Mummy?
- In United States, The Mummy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
