Universal Monsters Movies: Mummy Films
The Mummy brings ancient Egyptian horror to Universal's classic monster franchise. In this watch order we list all classic Mummy films - if you're interested in modern interpretations, check out the Mummy Universe.
Boris Karloff stars in the atmospheric 1932 original as Imhotep, establishing the Mummy's cinematic legacy. The series then shifts focus to the mummy Kharis, played primarily by Lon Chaney Jr., across The Mummy's Hand and its direct sequels. Unlike Universal's other major monsters, the Mummy remained in its own self-contained series without crossovers, until finally meeting Abbott and Costello in 1955.
There are 7 other watch orders available - see the links up above.
The Mummy
An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is accidentally revived by British archaeologists and escapes to search for the reincarnation of his lost love.
The Mummy's Hand
Two archaeologists in Egypt discover the burial site of an ancient princess, but their expedition is threatened by a sinister high priest and his undead mummy guardian who protect the tomb.
The Mummy's Tomb
A vengeful Egyptian high priest brings the living mummy Kharis to America to hunt down those who disturbed an ancient princess's tomb decades earlier.
The Mummy's Ghost
An Egyptian high priest travels to America to reclaim the bodies of ancient princess Ananka and her mummy guardian Kharis, but becomes obsessed with a young woman who bears a mysterious resemblance to the princess. As his desires cloud his judgment, the priest begins to lose control of the dangerous mummy under his command.
The Mummy's Curse
The ancient mummy Kharis awakens in the Louisiana bayous after 25 years buried in quicksand, while the soul of Princess Ananka inhabits a woman seeking refuge at a local swamp project.
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy
Comedy duo Bud Abbott and Lou Costello find themselves stranded in Egypt where they encounter a living mummy in an ancient tomb.
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