The Mummy (1932) is my favourite of all the Universal monster classics. It transcends the horror genre to become tragic romance set across the centuries that relies more on atmosphere for its sense of menace than the actual 'monster'. Karloff was brilliant in all three of his roles bringing a distinctive flair to each. It may have recycled the basic story from Dracula, but in my opinion did it far better. I never get tired of watching this timeless classic.
@eduardo_corrochio
Жыл бұрын
Nothing beats the creepy scene where an unseen Karloff scares the petunias out of the man whose reaction is to simply start that maniacal and uncontrollable laughter after the monster has walked away. I've always loved that, and it is rather unsettling because I suspect that the character there will need to spend the remainder of his life at the local mental institute, weaving baskets. It's a complete and utter breakdown. Things like that are so often more scary, and stay with the viewer longer, than a sudden jolt or jump scare. That alternate title "King of the Dead" is pretty good. I didn't know about that.
@danthsmith
Жыл бұрын
I have to disagree. It's a beautiful film I can rewatch over and over
@chuckpoore
Жыл бұрын
I have to disagree with you on this one, sir, though I know entertainment is a purely subjective thing. To each his own. But for me at least, Karloff's performance is mesmerizing and inspired. He elevates what is admittedly a pedestrian script. It's all about Karloff and I don't think he disappoints.
@palmercolson7037
Жыл бұрын
I grew up on the 1940s and later versions of the Mummy. I found this version rather creepy and liked that the mummy removed his wrappings and tried to pass himself off as a regular man. I liked the beginning where the man accidentally revives the mummy and loses his mind after the mummy walks away. "He went for a walk! You should have seen his face!", indeed. Establishing the mythology was the best part. The conflict over Helen is the weaker portion because the conflict doesn't seem to kick into a higher gear to me. It really needed to pit Helen and her boyfriend vs Imhotep and his sleeping princess. I would want a scene of Helen happily dreaming of herself with her boyfriend that ends with them looking off camera. What they see is Imhotep standing over the sleeping princess. Imhotep says things to Helen and the princess trying to revive the princess. The princess then opens her eyes and looks at Helen. And then Helen wakes up from the nightmare.
@dangeroreilly2028
Жыл бұрын
Bram Fletcher was a guest speaker at my high school in mid 70's. He claimed it was his idea to have the character go mad instead of being killed by the mummy. Don't know if that's really how it happened but he was an interesting speaker.
@kelleyceccato7025
Жыл бұрын
I have a soft spot for this one for two reasons: 1) it's the first of Karloff's classic horror vehicles to let him use his magnificent voice -- I could listen to this man read the Yellow Pages, I swear -- and 2) it's the only Universal horror classic of the 1930s to feature an active and resourceful heroine. (I love Universal's 1930s output for a number of reasons, but female representation sure isn't one of them.) Still, I acknowledge its flaws. It does move at a rather slow pace, and the performances other than Karloff, Johann, and Bramwell Fletcher ("he went for a little walk") are adequate at best,
@calebleland8390
Жыл бұрын
I can't deny that the film has downfalls, which you point out. But it has a charm to it that I love. Most of my love for the film is admittedly Karloff, who is amazing in the role. But yes, it's really just Dracula in a different setting.
@deadpan80
Жыл бұрын
I would say as far as horror films are concerned, Karloff was the heir to Chaney's throne. He didn't do his own make up, but could use that tool to get lost in his character/monsters much like Lon had done. This is not to take anything away from Lugosi, who was more a precursor to horror stars like Vincent Price - who had some range (especially when presented the opportunity), but you always knew who it was given a performance. Doesn't make them any less beloved, or appreciated - just a different type of talent.
@tommydarbe1524
Жыл бұрын
I always liked Karloff. I just bought the Mummy Legacy edition that includes the four follow up Kharis Saga. Lon Chaney Jr. and Tom Tyler was much more threatening and menacing in all their bandaged glory. Karloff however had an underlying type of sinister that I wish they would have capitalized on more. The same with his Fu Manchu role. I did enjoy Karloff's Mummy despite of its short comings.
@gorgin1017
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for continuing the classic Universal reviews.
@rsacchi100
Жыл бұрын
It's too bad they don't have film footage of the deleted scenes. Maybe they'll show up somewhere, someday. I wonder of tana leaves would work in this case?
@Malvito
Жыл бұрын
Fun to see videos on the classics. OTOH, I couldn't disagree with you more on the quality of the movie. (You asked, "Am I wrong?; I am inclined to say overwhelmingly so.) I like the Brendan Fraser redo, but superior? No *redacted* way. I am also not fond of the Tom Cruise version, which is too bad because I loved the Prodigium idea and Russell Crowe as Jekyll/Hyde.
@moritzstrohriegel8724
Жыл бұрын
a fitting movie for spooktober.
@richardstange5939
2 ай бұрын
The Mummy (1932) is awesome. Karloff and Pierce together create another memorable character that will live forever. It’s creepy. It’s subtle. This film is the definition of “theater of the mind.”
@ianbrowne5450
Жыл бұрын
Im so happy I have found this Channel!!! I just watched my 1st uni monster films two days ago with the 'Wolfman' it was so good I had to start watching them all. Just finished the Mummy today. I think it does have a lot of weak points but still watchable today I hope its a low point in my journey with this films. Great channel man
@TheUnapologeticGeek
Жыл бұрын
Welcome! Thank you so much. I’ll get to the Wolfman eventually, I’m sure.
@philliphayes3641
9 ай бұрын
I loved your review ! But then I wondered what if the only record of the film were stills much like London After Midnight
@spews1973
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you're wrong about The Mummy. But you're entitled to your opinion and this was a very good video anyway.
@NathanTarantlawriter
9 күн бұрын
Even given the points you make about its flaws, I feel this movie is enjoyable for a lot of reasons. But it is too bad the additional footage with Ankesunamen were lost. I tend to think they would have dragged down the film however, and the decision to omit them may be due to pacing.
@moritzstrohriegel8724
Жыл бұрын
great video like always., you have a very relaxing voice.
@1kylecurry
Жыл бұрын
A watchable horror classic that is a little too dry. However the great Boris Karloff will always be recognized for his legendary talent.
@RabbitShirak
Жыл бұрын
Not everyone can like all the classics. I even fell asleep during Lugosi's Dracula.
@eduardo_corrochio
Жыл бұрын
Tod Browning's Dracula is mostly a quiet movie, so it kind of induces relaxation.
@vparsa87
9 ай бұрын
I'm 100% with you. I watched this movie and tried my best not to have modern movie standards when watching it. My biggest complaint is why is this movie even called The Mummy? He was a bandaged corpse for all of 5 minutes and somehow looks like a normal person with flesh and everything?
@helanordela8068
Жыл бұрын
I finally watched the Mummy 1932 version and, honestly, i was more disctracted by the music theme from Tchaikovsky's Swan lake or trying to figure whether the swimming caps were supposed to be bald heads of the egyptians or just some kind of headpieces. I mean the beginning, Boris Karloff's and Zita Johann's performance, the Isis moment were great but the plot just lacks of something.
@thrashpondopons8348
Жыл бұрын
Well that about calls it a Wrap for the mummy!
@l.r.g6061
11 ай бұрын
I just saw this movie and while looking for other opinions and info I found this video. It's so well written and it had many facts I didn't know. Love your work ❤ (tho I did enjoyed the movie)
@rehetbutler
Жыл бұрын
I have never seen this movie. My shame runs deep.
@erocrush
Жыл бұрын
IMO this is the movie Lugosi’s “Dracula” should be.
@dangeroreilly2028
Жыл бұрын
I think my favorite in the series is "The Mummy's Ghost". I don't know that it is truly the best of the bunch but I suspect Ramsay Ames' beauty plays a part for me. But can't forget Elyse Knox from "Mummy's Tomb", and her famous offspring!
@nicholas790
Жыл бұрын
Disagree completely! This Karloff mummy out shines all the sequels (including the Brandon Frazier’s CGI excess version) Karloff’s performance is mesmerizing, and the cinematography transcends what might have been a weak film. The Subtle scenes with Karloff transcend time and fads like no other sequel has achieved! Already this version has stood the test of time, it will be interesting to see how the Frazier version is appreciated 10 years from now.I suspect it will be long forgotten after that time frame.
@bigkj2.027
Жыл бұрын
First time ili be watching is later very much looking forward to seeing and reviewing tomorrow
@raymondtillotson6985
Жыл бұрын
The original Mummy movie is... ok. It's got it's moments but feels less like a monster movie than it does a doomed romance with spooky elements. Now the sequels from the 40's, those are proper monster movies, giving us the lurching creature we've come to know and love. Almost a precursor to the slasher films of the 80's with the Mummy's ever growing victim count and the "don't return for the sequel" trope.
@TheMormonSorceress
5 күн бұрын
I would not call this mummy really evil (except for killing the dog). All the guy wanted was not vengeance but to get his girlfriend back. I'd like to see a Mummy movie where Imhotep is resurrected and reunited with his love, now reincarnated, and just wants to pick up where they left off. No evil escape to punish the world, more even trying to kill his love to make her like him. Just the two walking along the Nile looking at how things had a chance and how blessed they are to have this second chance at life together.
@gmanley1
4 ай бұрын
Can't believe Stephen Sommers had the guts to turn this horror movie into an Indiana Jones-esque movie.
@racookster
Жыл бұрын
I found the film rather dull and disjointed too, but the scene where the archaeologist goes mad ("He went for a little walk. You should've seen his face!") was worth the time it took to sit through the whole thing.
@eduardo_corrochio
Жыл бұрын
Yes. The laughing, that creeps me out to the Nth degree. So scary.
@morgangallowglass8668
Жыл бұрын
Nailed it!
@johnnygunzfilmbuff7821
Жыл бұрын
I posted my review of the mummy yesturday
@Gian04
Жыл бұрын
I agree with you and good review, subscribed 😄
@Barnabas45
Жыл бұрын
As a kid this one was definitely a sleeper for me.
@hungfao
8 ай бұрын
When I was young and saw this, like 'Dracula' (1932), I found it boring. A couple of decades later I decided to give them another try. I found this one to be the lesser of the big 3 as well, but liked it a lot more than I recall. It's kind of beautiful, but it's mostly Karloff.
@dannystaton5386
Жыл бұрын
Awesome 👌
@dannystaton5386
2 ай бұрын
A year later watch n again lol 🎉
@caldodge
Жыл бұрын
The Brendan Fraser "Mummy" is clearly the best of the bunch.
@indyspotes3310
Жыл бұрын
This movie has many flaws, but the primary issue for me is that I never found the original versions of the mummy to be very scary. To quote Stephen King, "Oh shit! The mummy's after us. Let's all walk a little bit faster." The 1999 remake was better filmmaking and a lot more fun. But it's big improvement was in powering up the antagonist. You knew that guy was going to be a problem. While the first may not be the best, it will always be the most important.
@andrewandrew9678
Жыл бұрын
You are not wrong. The Mummy had always been my least favorite of the classics.
@juanramirez-wk8ty
10 ай бұрын
Everyone is entitled tto their own opinion but I completely disagree with this review, I love The Mummy from 1932.
@ronsterm7076
Жыл бұрын
Oh, here we go again with the whole "similarities to Dracula" myth. What are they? Karloff's character pining for the reincarnation of his long lost love? No such subplot in Browning's Dracula, nor Stoker's novel, for that matter, no matter what some say. That didn't start until the 1970s Dan Curtis TV version and Coppola's 1992 film. One could actually say that those films were more influenced by The Mummy than by Stoker or Browning. The only real connection between Dracula and The Mummy is the collective presence of Edward Van Sloan and David Manners, playing similar characters to those they played in Dracula. And, honestly, Manners also played the same bland, thankless role of lifeless romantic male lead in The Black Cat in 1934. The Mummy is all about atmosphere and suggested horrors, rather than explicit ones. One's opinion of it boils down to whether you prefer things to be explained to you, or to allow your imagination to flesh things out. Personally, I find this movie infinitely more interesting than Dracula.
@curbozerboomer1773
Жыл бұрын
David Manners never had much going with his leading ladies...he was gay, after all.
@garrickragon1232
Жыл бұрын
You are wrong
@AngryEyess
Жыл бұрын
You are statement
@garrickragon1232
Жыл бұрын
Hilarious
@AngryEyess
Жыл бұрын
@@garrickragon1232 conjuncture!
@garrickragon1232
Жыл бұрын
You're a liar
@errantknight-f2z
Жыл бұрын
So... what IS a Nubian? Lol :D
@giovannirastrelli9821
4 ай бұрын
Ironically, 1992 versions of Dracula went on to cannibalize “The Mummy” by adding a nearly identical reincarnated lost love subplot. I guess it all came full circle.
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