The Mummy
Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.
Why it matters
A glossy, action-heavy reboot that struggles to balance horror and blockbuster spectacle, offering a modern but uneven take on an iconic monster.
- Sofia Boutella’s haunting physicality as the Mummy is easily the film’s most compelling element, injecting eerie menace into the spectacle.
- A messy tonal cocktail—oscillating between horror, fantasy, and action—that may frustrate purists but might satisfy viewers craving big-budget thrills.
- Attempts to launch Universal’s Dark Universe fall flat here, making it a cautionary tale of franchise-building over substance.
- For fans of modern monster movies who appreciate slick visuals and star power, but don’t expect the atmospheric dread or charm of earlier Mummy classics.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
71
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
80
Creature
100
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
83
Cerebral
43
Survival
66
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