The Mummy (1932) (original) (raw)
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Original title
The Mummy
Year
1932
Running time
72 min.
Country
United States
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Genre
Horror. Romance | Ancient Egypt
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Synopsis
The original, and by far the best film version of the mummy legend. Archeologists digging in Egypt uncover a 3000-year-old mummy which comes to life and attempts to restore life to its beloved princess. As he extends his influence over a lovely young woman, she begins to recall her past life, and be tempted by it. Thanks to director Karl Freund and an understated performance by horror legend Boris Karloff, THE MUMMY is a dreamlike masterpiece.
Rankings Position
- #102 Best Horror Movies
Critics' reviews
- "An eerie, weirdly moving film about loneliness and the persistence of history."
- "The transformation of Karloff's Im-Ho-Tep from a clay-like figure in a coffin to a living thing is the highlight."
- "The drama may be clumsy, but Freund's lighting is a wonder."
- "Master photographer Karl Freund directs without shock tactics -- apart from the burying alive scene -- but with images of death and decay worthy of Edgar Allan Poe"
- "A sombre and atmospheric depiction of eternal passion and occult reincarnation."
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