This is first and original The Mummy, a story where a mummy is brought back to life by a spell and goes on stalking a woman whom he believes is his reincarnated lover. It's not as fast-paced as Dracula and Frankenstein, but the movie does get to the point of the missing mummy and the curse he has placed on several people. Boris Karloff gave a creepy and foreboding portrayal of the creature - his magical powers and his freaky eyes were enough to creep anybody out.
Zita Johann played the female lead and the Mummy's lover Helen Grosvenor very nicely. David Manners gave a little awkward and emotionless performance Frank Whemple, as I thought he tried to force himself to do be more romantic or dramatic in scenes where appropriate.
There is little overall character development and the film would wouldn't be too scary by today's standards; however, it's still a classic horror movie of its own.
Grade B-
Zita Johann played the female lead and the Mummy's lover Helen Grosvenor very nicely. David Manners gave a little awkward and emotionless performance Frank Whemple, as I thought he tried to force himself to do be more romantic or dramatic in scenes where appropriate.
There is little overall character development and the film would wouldn't be too scary by today's standards; however, it's still a classic horror movie of its own.
Grade B-