This week we're unraveling nearly a century of cinematic history as we explore what happened to The Mummy. We debate whether the franchise ever had a true identity, compare the gothic horror of the original films to the swashbuckling spectacle of the 1999 version, and unpack why the 2017 reboot lost the heart that made the property iconic.
Mentioned in the Episode
Watch the Movie
The Mummy (1932) (https://letterboxd.com/film/the-mummy/)
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251: The Mummy (1932) (https://www.hackorslash.live/251-the-mummy-1932/)
297: Dracula (1931) (https://www.hackorslash.live/297-dracula-1931/)
316: Frankenstein (1931) (https://www.hackorslash.live/316-frankenstein-1931/)
372: The Wolf Man (1941) (https://www.hackorslash.live/372-the-wolf-man-1941/)
417: The Phantom of the Opera (1925) (https://www.hackorslash.live/417-the-phantom-of-the-opera-1925/)
268: Evil Dead Rise (2023) (https://www.hackorslash.live/268-evil-dead-rise-2023/)
195: Scream (2022) (https://www.hackorslash.live/195-scream-2022/)
Main Episode
'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' Trailer: New Line Conjures Ancient Evil In Reimagining Of Classic Monster (https://deadline.com/2026/01/lee-cronins-the-mummy-trailer-new-line-1236681115/)
The Mummy: Brendan Fraser Movie Sets 2028 Release Date (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-mummy-brendan-fraser-movie-2028-release-date-1236501671/)
Ready or Not 2 Directors on Bloody Shoot, Brendan Fraser and Their Next Big Swing: 'The Mummy' (https://variety.com/2026/film/news/ready-or-not-2-directors-brendan-fraser-mummy-sequel-1236679600/)
The Mummy (1999) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mummy_(1999_film))
The Mummy Returns (2001) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mummy_Returns)
The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mummy:_Tomb_of_the_Dragon_Emperor)
The Mummy (2017) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mummy_(2017_film))
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