The Mummy

1h 13m · 1932 · Directed by Karl Freund · 3.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

The Mummy (1932) runs 1h 13m, directed by Karl Freund. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

An ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep is revived when a British archaeological expedition finds his mummy and one of the researchers accidentally reads an ancient life-giving spell. Imhotep escapes from the field site and searches for the reincarnation of the soul of his lover.

Genres: Horror, Fantasy

Where to watch: Peacock (US, checked 9 July 2026)