Review of The Mummy (1959) by Kelly H — 02 Jun 2007

This is one of the best early mummy movies, ever. Horror fans will love this vintage example, of how to scare the hell out of us.

This review of The Mummy (1959) was written by Kelly H on 02 Jun 2007.

The Mummy has generally received positive reviews.

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