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The Mummy


Date: 1932
Type: Horror / Romantic drama
Rating: 3 Stars 3/5
Colour: Black and White
Director: Karl Freund
Producer: Carl Laemmle Jr

Comment/Synopsis

An archeologist brings an ancient Egyptian mummy back to life, then 10 years later the mummy seeks out a beautiful woman who he believes is the recincarnation of his original love. This is not really a horror film, but more about romance over time, with good suspense and atmosphere. There is a good performance from Boris Karloff as the mummy and support from Zita Johann as the princess/woman. The mummy make up from Jack Pierce is again very impressive.

Oscars

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Production
Universal Pictures