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The Mummy

1932Movie1 h 13 minNR

Horror
79
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes90%71%

An eerie, nostalgic horror movie about history and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

It comes to life!

An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when a British archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the researchers accidentally reads an ancient life-giving spell. Imhotep escapes from the field site and searches for the reincarnation of the soul of his lover.

Feels like

  • Classic Horror
  • Ancient Egypt Mystery
  • Gothic Romance
  • Supernatural Thriller
  • Iconic Monster Film
  • Black & White Cinema
  • Unsettling Atmosphere
  • Cinematic Heritage
  • Slow-Burn Narrative

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Karl Freund
Written by
Richard Schayer, John L. Balderston, Nina Wilcox Putnam
Produced by
Carl Laemmle Jr.
Music by
James Dietrich

Everyone

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Facts

December 22, 1932 · 1 h 13 min · NR

Released
December 22, 1932
Runtime
1 h 13 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Fantasy
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic, French
Made in
United States
Budget
$196,000
Box office
$1,408
Available in
39 countries

Tropes

The Mummy (1959), The Mummys Curse, The Mummys Tomb +9

  • The Mummy (1959)
  • The Mummys Curse
  • The Mummys Tomb
  • The Mummys Ghost
  • The Mummy Demastered
  • The Mummy (1932)
  • Revenge of the Mummy
  • The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb
  • The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian
  • The Mummy Trilogy
  • Blood from the Mummy's Tomb
  • The Mummy's Hand

12 of 21 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Mummy?"

Questions about The Mummy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Mummy?

PeacockPeacock Premium+

In the United States, The Mummy streams on Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 28 other countries.

Is The Mummy worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 90%). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Is The Mummy okay for kids?

NRDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Mummy scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for uncanny, but 4 for scares.

Can I half-watch The Mummy?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does The Mummy use?

The Mummy (1959)The Mummys CurseThe Mummys TombThe Mummys GhostThe Mummy DemasteredThe Mummy (1932)Revenge of the MummyThe Curse of the Mummy's TombThe Scorpion King: Rise of the AkkadianThe Mummy TrilogyBlood from the Mummy's TombThe Mummy's Handand 9 more

TV Tropes lists 21 tropes for it, including The Mummy (1959), The Mummys Curse, and The Mummys Tomb.