Dawn of the Mummy
A group of fashion models disturb the tomb of a mummy and revive an ancient curse. Along with the mummy rising, slaves who were buried in the desert thousands of years before, also rise, with a craving for human flesh.
Why it matters
An unapologetically pulpy early ’80s mummy flick that trades subtlety for desert dust and gore-soaked mayhem, capturing a moment when horror was still gleefully mixing creature features with exploitation.
- Practical effects by KNB Studios founder Greg Nicotero’s mentor shines in the gruesome, sand-soaked undead designs.
- A cult favorite for fans of campy, body-horror-inflected desert monster madness.
- Blends mummy curse mythos with an unusual twist: flesh-eating ancient slaves, upping the stakes beyond standard sarcophagus scares.
- Not for the narrative purist—expect thin plotting and cheesy dialogue, but delivered with earnest, sweat-drenched enthusiasm.
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Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
57
Slow Burn
0
Psychological
0
Supernatural
40
Creature
55
Disturbing
50
Fun Factor
50
Cerebral
0
Survival
66
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