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Rage of the Mummy
Defying an ancient curse, a group of occultists steal thirteen sacred relics from the tomb of Prince Horus-Kan in order to feed their supernatural powers. Now, the three thousand year old mummy prince must hunt down the stolen relics and bring deadly vengeance upon the perpetrators. For Detectives Blake and Crawford, the body count is piling up. Can they stop the mummy from his deadly rampage?
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Plot Summary
A group of college students on a spring break trip to Egypt accidentally awaken an ancient mummy. This vengeful creature begins to hunt them down one by one, forcing the survivors to find a way to stop its reign of terror before it's too late. The film blends supernatural horror with comedic elements as the students try to survive.
Critical Reception
Rage of the Mummy received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike. It was widely panned for its low production values, nonsensical plot, and poor acting. The film is often cited as an example of a "so bad it's good" cult B-movie, largely due to its association with its director and star, Dustin Diamond.
What Reviewers Say
Praised by a niche audience for its unintentional humor and B-movie charm.
Widely criticized for its amateurish filmmaking and uninspired script.
Seen as a passion project of Dustin Diamond that failed to connect with a broader audience.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and generally reflect the critical consensus, with some finding amusement in its low-budget, campy nature, while others found it to be a tedious and poorly executed horror film.
Fun Fact
This film marked the directorial debut of former 'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond, who also starred in the movie and was heavily involved in its production.
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