The Mummy's Curse
The Mummy's Curse

The Mummy's Curse

1944Movie60 minEnglish

After being buried in quicksand for the past 25 years, Kharis is set free to roam the rural bayous of Louisiana, as is the soul of his beloved Princess Ananka, still housed in the body of Amina Mansouri, who seeks help and protection at a swamp draining project.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Leslie GoodwinsGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A team of archaeologists unearths a cursed Egyptian tomb, bringing back a mummy and a vengeful priest. The mummy, driven by an ancient curse and the priest's magic, begins to seek out those responsible for disturbing its resting place. As the mummy reanimates and pursues the living, the surviving team members must find a way to break the curse before they all fall victim to its wrath.

Critical Reception

As part of Universal's classic mummy series, 'The Mummy's Curse' is generally considered a lesser entry, relying heavily on atmosphere and formula rather than innovation. It received moderate attention upon release, typical for the studio's horror output of the era, and has since been viewed by critics as a serviceable but uninspired continuation of the mummy theme, often criticized for its slow pacing and predictable plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a familiar and repetitive plot within the Universal mummy franchise.
  • Lon Chaney Jr.'s performance as the mummy is a highlight, though often overshadowed by makeup and limited screen time.
  • Despite its shortcomings, it offers a degree of atmospheric tension and classic horror tropes.

Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with many finding the film to be a standard, somewhat predictable entry in the mummy genre. Some viewers appreciate the classic Universal horror feel and Chaney Jr.'s presence, while others point to its dated special effects and pacing.

Fun Fact

This film is the final installment in Universal Pictures' original mummy film series, which began with 'The Mummy' in 1932.

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This proved to be the final instalment in the series of the adventures of poor old "Kharis" (Lon Chaney Jr.) as he continues to try and reunite with his "Princess Ananka" (this time Virginia Christine), and is actually one of there better o...