What is The Mummy?
The Mummy is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Horror.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1959
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 88 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 1, 1959
- Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
- Genres
- Horror
- Updated
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Overview
The Mummy is a film first released in 1959. Catalogued under Horror. Produced and broadcast by Hammer Film Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Archaeologists unearth a cursed tomb, unleashing a vengeful ancient priest.”
- Atmospheric 1950s horror featuring an undead high priest
- Tense sequence of archaeologists being eliminated
- Distinctive period setting and mood
- Pacing reflects 1950s filmmaking conventions
Watch it if you enjoy classic horror with a resurrected ancient priest seeking vengeance.
Contains horror violence and supernatural themes, suitable for mature audiences.
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When was the film released in the United States?
It opened on December 16, 1959 in the United States.
What is the film’s runtime?
The picture runs about 1 hour 28 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a horror film.
Who is the primary antagonist?
The undead high priest Kharis, revived to punish those who desecrated the tomb.
How was the film originally shown in the US?
It was released on a double bill with either The Bat or Curse of the Undead.
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