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With these words, the viewer is once again seduced by Boris Karloff's amazing ability to bring to life, so to speak, characters that have been long dead. By 1932, when "The Mummy" was released, Universal was the leading Hollywood horror studio. "The Mummy" was ... ahem ... one more nail in a very successful sarcophagus, providing Universal with more acclaim and Karloff with another notch in his already-outstanding cinematic resume.
Now released on DVD as part of the Universal Classic Monster Collection series, "The Mummy" reflects the rampant interest in America at the time in all things Egyptian, brought about mainly by the discovery of King Tut's tomb by Howard Carter some 10 years prior. The supposed curse that was to have been visited upon anyone who disturbed the boy king was even worked into the script of "The Mummy" which was, originally, not an Egyptian movie at all but which was based on an historical Italian alchemist/hypnotist who claimed to have lived for centuries.
In the film, the mummy, Im-Ho-Tep (pronounced "M-Ho-Tep") is accidentally revived after 3,700 years by a team of British archaeologists. He was once a priest, buried alive for attempting to revive the vestial virgin whom he loved following her sacrifice. Alive once more, and now calling himself Ardath Bey, he is looking for his lost love ... and of course, he'll need a living stand-in ...
The "making-of" documentary included in "The Mummy", entitled "Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed", is, like all the other documentaries in this series, a delight. One special feature of this particular documentary details the process used by make-up king Jack Pierce to turn Karloff - who in life was quite a handsome man - into a dried-out corpse. When one considers - both in the Frankenstein films and "The Mummy" - the physical rigors which Karloff endured to bring his gallery of monsters to life, this dedication to craft alone is truly amazing. From enduring layers of make-up often combined with foul-smelling chemicals, to wearing padded clothing weighing 30 pounds or more, to being wrapped in bandages and accidentally not given a fly through which the actor could relieve himself throughout the day, "Karloff The Uncanny" endured all and, as a result, gave us performances unmatched by any actor living today.
The double performance of Zita Johann as both the Egyptian princess and her modern-day character is nuanced and blends perfectly with Karloff's measured emotion, which evokes a romantic aura in his character that makes him seem more sympathetic than evil.
Feature Commentary by film historian Paul Jensen provides a treasure chest of trivia for horror film buffs and Karloff devotees, as do the original trailers and cast and filmmaker's biographies included in the DVD's extra goodies.
Get lost in the world of "The Mummy" and you'll never want to leave.
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I have to admit, I saw the 1999 version first, which I did not think was bad. It wasnt until recently that I saw this earlier film along with several other Universal horror classics. First I would like to say that to compare this version with the 1999 version is a mistake, I have seen several remakes of old movies in the last ten years and it seems to me that they should not be compared on the same scale, even when it is a rehash of the same story. I thought Karloff did a wonderful job on this picture. It was a good idea not having him walk around in bandages the whole time and this one was certainly superior to the many sequels that followed it. Not as much of a favorite to me as Dracula or bride of Frankenstein, but then I'm more of a Lugosi Fan than a Karloff one, but nonetheless. This is a must see for anyone interested in classic universal horror. I cant wait to receive it on DVD.
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This movie rivals Dracula and Frankenstein as being one of the all time great Universal,or any other horror movie. Karloff sets an errie atmosphere as IM HO TEP the high priest sentenced to living death for offending his gods. Amust for all.
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Boris Karloff is a cinematic GOD! There is nothing finer than to sit in a dark room at Midnight watching a Karloff classic, such as The Mummy. The sets were fabulous, considering the time period. The acting was top-notch, as was the script. To some people, the effects would be considered sub-standard. However, I believe them to be spectacular. I would recommend this flick to anyone who wants a good storyline, campy action, overall superior film making, and to see a timeless classic.
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The traditional image of 'mummy' films is of a heavily bandaged man, arms outstretched, walking slowly towards his victims (and still managing to catch them). Not in this movie! Universal's 1932 chiller is way above any other mummy film you have seen - including the quartet of 'Kharis' films of the 1940s. Right from the opening titles we are presented with a stylish, well acted, beautifully photographed masterpiece of a horror film. Amazingly, given the film's title, Boris Karloff only appears in bandages for a brief period at the beginning of the movie, and even then only from the waist up. But such is the quality of the writing and the expert direction of Karl Freund, the story remains riveting throughout. Zita Johann also deserves special mention for her portrayal of Helen Grosvenor, she is a real asset to the film. As for the DVD, picture quality is exceptionally crisp and clean. I doubt if a significantly better print will ever surface. In keeping with the other Universal Classic Monster Collection DVDs the disc contains a trailer, cast & crew bios, production notes, photographs and a well put together documentary. The only slight let down is Paul M Jensen's commentary. Though informative, it is not as conversational or easy going as some of the other Universal DVDs. But this is just a minor quibble of an otherwise outstanding DVD. This is definitely one for your Shopping Cart!
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