What is The Mummy?
The Mummy is a film first released in 1932. Catalogued under Horror, Fantasy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1932
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 73 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 22, 1932
- Studios
- Universal Pictures
- Genres
- Horror, Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
The Mummy is a film first released in 1932. Catalogued under Horror, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An ancient priest returns from the dead to seek his lost love.”
- Iconic performance by Boris Karloff
- Atmospheric 1930s horror aesthetics
- Influential early monster film
- The 73‑minute runtime makes the story brief
Watch it if you enjoy classic horror monsters and historic film atmospheres.
The film’s gothic horror tone and period sensibilities make it suitable for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who portrays Imhotep?
Boris Karloff plays Imhotep.
When was the film released?
It premiered in the United States on December 22, 1932.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as horror and fantasy.
Who wrote the screenplay?
John L. Balderston wrote the screenplay, adapting a treatment by Nina Wilcox Putnam and Richard Schayer.
Which studio produced the movie?
Universal Studios released it as part of the Universal Monsters franchise.