Time Walker
From deep within the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun, Professor Douglas McCadden ships the coffin of Ankh-Vanharis to the California Institute of Sciences where X-rays reveal five diamond-like crystals hidden within the coffin. Technician Peter Sharpe steals the crystals but doesn't notice that the powerful X-ray has revived a green fungus. When the coffin is opened at a university press conference, the reporters uncover more than they bargained for. The mummy has disappeared... and the Time Walker is alive again!
Why it matters
Unearth a cult early-80s mummy flick that blends cosmic horror vibes with campy creature feature flair.
- Practical effects showcase gooey green fungus and a creeping, slime-coated mummy—B-movie latex at its gloopy best.
- Embodies that post-80s Egypt-mania wave, riffing on Tutankhamun’s mythos with a sci-fi twist.
- The slow-burn atmosphere builds unease through shadowy university halls and retro lab tech—think early Cronenberg meets Hammer.
- Flawed pacing and cheesy dialogue won’t win over everyone, but fans of offbeat, low-budget horror will find a guilty pleasure here.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
20
Creature
100
Disturbing
33
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
50
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