Mummy Movie Podcast

What's better than one Universal monster? All of the Universal monsters! In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we review the Monster Squad from 1987. Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com MMP Episode on Scooby Doo Where's my Mummy: https://shows.acast.com/mummymovieodcast/episodes/halloween-special-scooby-doo-in-wheres-my-mummy Bibliography Capponi, L. (20...

Catacombs filled with the dead, a possessed monkey, and a talking Minotaur. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we look at the Season 1 final of the Mummy Animated Series, titled, the Maze. Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast? Bibliography Hazan, E. (2011).  The invention of Paris: A history in footsteps . Verso Books. Horne, A. (2003).  Seven ages of Paris . Pan Macmi...

A fight on a train, a giant sandworm, and an ancient puzzle—in this episode, we look at the penultimate installment of Season 1 of The Mummy: The Animated Series , titled The Puzzle . Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast? Bibliography British Museum. (2019). British Museum collection database.  Retrieved from https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/search.aspx Bourr...

A trip to Irland, a spooky forest, and werewolves! In this episode we examine Season 1, Episode 11 of the Mummy Animated Series, titled Howl. Email:   mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast? Bibliography: Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses.  Routledge. Plutarch. (n.d.). Isis and Osiris  (F. C. Babbitt, Trans.)...

A trip to China, a meeting with the boy emperor, and a terrifying dragon. In this episode, we examine Season 1, Episode 10 of The Mummy: The Animated Series , titled The Boy Who Would Be King . Email:   mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast? Bibliography: Bracken, G., & Orum, A. (2019). Forbidden City, The.  The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Urb...

An eerie palace, a fire monster, and Genghis Khan. In this episode, we dive into Season 1, Episode 9 of the Mummy Animated Series, titled Fear Itself. Email:   mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast? Bibliography: Acton, E., Cherni︠a︡ev, V. I., Cherni͡aev, V. I., & Rosenberg, W. G. (Eds.). (1997).  Critical companion to the Russian Revolution, 1914...

An evil mummy, a protective mountain spirit, and a lost civilization—this episode of The Mummy Movie Podcast  delves into Season 1, Episode 8 of The Mummy: The Animated Series . Plus, in our history segment, we explore how Pizarro conquered the Incan Empire.   Email:   mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast?   Bibliography: Ballestros-Gaibroi...

Sentient trees, Big Ben and Albert Einstein. In this episode, not only do we look into Season 1, Episode 7 of the Mummy Animated Series, we also examine dream interpretation in Ancient Egypt.   Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast?   Bibliography: Bryan, B. M. (1991).  The reign of Thutmose IV . Johns Hopkins University Press.   Hass...

An ancient artefact, New York City, and Imhotep in a taxi. In this episode, not only do we delve into the Amarna Period, but we review Season 1, Episode 5 of the Mummy Animated Series. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast? Bibliography: Dodson, A. (2009).  Amarna Sunset: Nefertiti, Tutankhamun, Ay, Horemheb, and the Egyptian Counter-Reformation . O...

Double headed dog mummies, lava monsters, and an erupting volcano. In this episode, we delve into Season 1, episode 5 of the Mummy Animated Series . Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast? Bibliography: Bonwick, J. (2019).  Captain Cook in New South Wales; Or, The Mystery of Naming Botany Bay . Good Press. Gammage, B. (1981). Early Boundaries of New...

Description: In this episode, we explore the fourth episode of The Mummy Animated Series . Thanks to the Diary of Alexander the Great, our heroes are now in Greece, searching for the long-lost Island of Minosos. Meanwhile, the terrifying Imhotep pursues them every step of the way. But was the Island of Minosos a real location? Furthermore, is the portrayal of Alexander the Great’s diary in the ser...

Description: In this episode, we delve into the third episode of The Mummy Animated Series . While our heroes search for the Mortuary Temple of Merneptah, Imhotep gains possession of the Staff of Set, which grants him control over the elements. But was the Staff of Set a genuine Egyptian artifact, or was it merely a creation for the series? Additionally, was Merneptah a real Egyptian pharaoh? Emai...

Description: In this episode, we look into the second episode of The Mummy Animated Series . Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast? Bibliography: McKenzie, J., & Moorey, P. R. S. (2007). The architecture of Alexandria and Egypt, c. 300 BC to AD 700  (Vol. 63). Yale University Press. Pelling, C. B. R. (Ed.). (2011). Plutarch Caesar: Translat...

Description: In this episode of The Mummy Movie Podcast , we examine the pilot episode of The Mummy Animated Series . This series is set one year after the events of The Mummy Returns  and brings back our main characters—Rick, Evie, Jonathan, and Alex—as well as the villainous Imhotep. Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast? Bibliography: Dodson, A., & Hilton, D. (2004). The...

Far in the future, long after Earth has been forgotten, water has become the most precious—and scarce—resource in the galaxy. Amidst space rogues, killer robots, and time-warping hijinks, a ragtag crew of pirates dares to seek it out. In this episode, I’m joined by special guest Oliver Reason to dive into The Ice Pirates (1984), a cult sci-fi comedy that’s equal parts absurd and ambitious. We unpa...

By now, I’ve seen more mummy movies than most people ever will, so it feels like the perfect time for the inevitable: a top 10 list! In this episode, I break down the best mummy movies featuring Egyptian mummies, sharing my picks, insights, and what makes these films stand out. Is your favorite among them? Tune in to find out! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepod...

It has been two years since this podcast launched. As such, it feels like the right time to return to the first film I ever reviewed: The Mummy (1932). Do I still agree with my past self, or have the many mummy movies I have reviewed since then changed my impressions? In addition, this episode also explores the real-life Imhotep, the villain in the film. Was he truly as evil as the film claims, or...

An ancient curse, dozens of luchador wrestlers, and an absolutely incredible protagonist. In this episode, I am joined by special guest Connor Reason as we go through the 2009 film, Mil Mascaras vs the Aztec Mummy. Written by Jeffrey Uhlmann—one of the world’s leading mathematicians and scientists—and starring the legendary Mil Mascaras, widely considered the greatest Mexican wrestler of all time,...

Political intrigue, ruthless emperors, and plenty of bloodshed. In this episode, I'm joined by guest Jake Fleming as we dive into the long-awaited sequel, Gladiator 2.   Nick Gave Gladiator 2 Script: https://davidgerard.co.uk/gladiator-2-nick-cave.pdf Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast   Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

In this episode, we examine the relationship that the infamous emperor Caracalla had with Egypt.   Support the Show:   Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast   Contact Us:   Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com   Bibliography:   Burgersdijk, D. (2024). A revised loeb of Historia Augusta. Magie,(D.) Rohrbacher (edd., trans.) Historia Augusta. Volume I.(Loeb Class...

Episode Synopsis: In this episode of The Mummy Movie Podcast , we delve into the historical accuracy of the character Commodus, as portrayed by Joaquin Phoenix in the 2000 film Gladiator . We explore how closely the movie's depiction aligns with historical records and what creative liberties were taken in bringing this infamous Roman emperor to life on screen. Support the Show: Patreon: Support us...

An epic journey of blood, betrayal, and vengeance. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we examine the cinematic masterpiece Gladiator (2000). Join us as we relive the intense political intrigue, unforgettable battles, and the relentless pursuit of revenge that made this film a modern classic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this electrifying Halloween episode, we resurrect The Bride of Frankenstein (1935), the brilliant sequel that’s often hailed as the crowning jewel of classic horror cinema. Prepare to explore the fascinating history of this bold follow-up, where director James Whale and Boris Karloff returned to expand on the tale of Frankenstein’s monster—but this time, he’s not alone. The sequel brings new li...

In this spine-chilling Halloween special, we dig up the cinematic grave of Frankenstein (1931), the film that redefined horror and gave life to one of the most iconic monsters in pop culture. But what’s the real story behind the bolts and bandages? Join us as we explore the origins of Mary Shelley's gothic masterpiece, the creative journey of bringing the monster to the silver screen, and the lege...

An ancient curse, a mummy wearing braces, and a surprisingly sympathetic villain. In this episode, we review season 2 epiode 4 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Inca Mummy Girl. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast   Link to Film: https://archive.org/details/la-momia-azteca-subtitled Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...