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The Mummy

1932 · 73 min Horror Fantasy
6.7 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1932
Country United States of America
Genre Horror, Fantasy
Director Karl Freund
Runtime 73 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.7/10 (691 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director builds tension not through shock, but through feeling — the viewer senses something is wrong long before it becomes obvious. Atmosphere matters more than any plot twist.

This isn't a film for the faint-hearted, nor for seasoned viewers who claim to fear nothing. It exists somewhere between — pressing psychologically rather than physically.

Ideal for fans of psychological horror. Slasher fans should look elsewhere.

Director: Karl Freund

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Late in the evening, with two people. Make tea, put away the phone, don't turn on the lights.

🎭 Cast

Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

Imhotep / Ardath Bey

Zita Johann

Zita Johann

Helen Grosvenor / Princess Anck-es-en-Amon

David Manners

David Manners

Frank Whemple

Arthur Byron

Arthur Byron

Sir Joseph Whemple

Edward Van Sloan

Edward Van Sloan

Dr. Muller

Bramwell Fletcher

Bramwell Fletcher

Ralph Norton

Noble Johnson

Noble Johnson

The Nubian Servant

Kathryn Byron

Kathryn Byron

Frau Muller

Leonard Mudie

Leonard Mudie

Professor Pearson

James Crane

James Crane

The Pharaoh

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