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This 1940s Universal horror runs about an hour and leans on mood over gore. A silent mummy strangles his way through a small town while an ancient priest schemes, all shown in shadow with no blood, language, or sex. What may linger for younger kids is the creeping dread and an unusually bleak, grotesque ending. Teen monster-movie fans will find it mild, and it suits curious kids around 10 and up watching with a parent.
Uplifting themes
A young couple and a determined town try to stop the killings and protect one of their own. The hopeful notes are faint and the ending is bleak, but there is loyalty to talk about A few characters show courage and stand by the woman in danger. The models are thin and old-fashioned, yet decency and quick thinking are there to point out
Story (may spoil tone)
An Egyptian high priest travels to America to reclaim the bodies of ancient Egyptian princess Ananka and her living guardian mummy Kharis. Learning that Ananka's spirit has been reincarnated into another body, he kidnaps a young woman of Egyptian descent with a mysterious resemblance to the princess. However, the high priest's greedy desires cause him to lose control of the mummy...
Details
Violence Kharis returns to kill again, strangling a professor and others as the…
Kharis returns to kill again, strangling a professor and others as the priest hunts for the woman he wants. The murders drive the plot but are staged in shadow with no blood. A grim chase closes the film
Frightening A silent, bandaged monster stalks victims through a museum, homes and d…
A silent, bandaged monster stalks victims through a museum, homes and dark woods, grabbing them from the shadows. The mood is eerie throughout, and a grim, grotesque finale can stay with younger viewers. The dread builds steadily across the short runtime
Gore / death / weapons Several people are killed and bodies are discovered, but the film keeps…
Several people are killed and bodies are discovered, but the film keeps injury off camera. There is no blood or wound detail, just the aftermath and shadowy attacks
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- The villain lets greed take over his mission. How does that change what happens to him?
- This film ends on a darker note than most monster movies. How did that sit with you?
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