Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Moderate
- eerie
- foreboding
- atmospheric
- classic horror marathon
- late night monster movie
What critics said
Critics generally regard the film as a repetitive and poorly executed final Kharis installment, though some acknowledge stylish suspense touches and effective sound design.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The mummy's distinctive walk is emphasized through sound in chilling suspense sequences.
Kharis continues pursuing Princess Ananka across the film's central monster narrative.
An irrigation project in the Louisiana bayous exposes Kharis after decades buried in quicksand.
The rural Louisiana swamp and irrigation works anchor the mummy's resurrection and attacks.
Films like The Mummy's Curse, and why
The Mummy's Hand
shared classic monster horror, supernatural resurrection, and atmospheric black-and-white style
The Mummy's Tomb
shared Universal monster mythology, ancient curse narrative, and gothic horror atmosphere
The Mummy's Ghost
shared black-and-white mummy horror, romantic obsession, and resurrected-monster premise
Movie Details
- Director
- Leslie Goodwins
- Release Date
- 1944-12-22
- Runtime
- 60 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (83)
Cast
- Lon Chaney Jr.
- Peter Coe
- Virginia Christine
- Kay Harding
- Dennis Moore
- Martin Kosleck
- Kurt Katch
- Addison Richards
- Holmes Herbert
- William Farnum
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's Curse about?
- A resurrected Egyptian mummy stalks a Louisiana bayou while pursuing the reincarnation of his lost princess.
- What is The Mummy's Curse like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Mummy's Curse as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Mummy's Curse violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Mummy's Curse as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Mummy's Curse?
- Critics generally regard the film as a repetitive and poorly executed final Kharis installment, though some acknowledge stylish suspense touches and effective sound design.
- Which films are like The Mummy's Curse?
- Films with a similar feel include The Mummy's Hand, The Mummy's Tomb, and The Mummy's Ghost.
- How long is The Mummy's Curse?
- The Mummy's Curse runs 60 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Mummy's Curse?
- In United States, The Mummy's Curse is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
