Ancient Evil: Scream of the Mummy
Six young archaeology students discover the remains of an ancient Aztec mummy and accidentally unleash the fury of an evil god.
Why it matters
A low-budget throwback that mines Aztec mythology for old-school supernatural chills and campy creature effects.
- A cult-favorite in the direct-to-video mummy subgenre, mixing archaeology adventure with slasher-style body counts.
- Lean practical effects and rubber-suit monster work give it that charming turn-of-the-millennium creature feature vibe.
- Perfect for fans who savor early 2000s horror’s earnestness before CGI took over the genre’s creature closets.
- Not for those seeking polish or narrative depth—its charm lies in earnest, if uneven, genre homage and goofy ritual kills.
Director
37 horror films in catalog
Dreamaniac 1986
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Shrieker 1998
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Prison of the Dead 2000
Ancient Evil: Scream of the Mummy 2000
The Brotherhood 2: Young Warlocks 2001
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The Brotherhood 2001
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
17
Psychological
0
Supernatural
100
Creature
55
Disturbing
17
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
83
Mummy
