Mummy Movie Podcast

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/MummyMoviePodcastEmail: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com

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 was he arguably one of the greatest Egyptians to ever live?Listen on to find out!Support the Show:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcastContact Us:Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comBibliographyAllen, J. P. (2005). The art of medicine in ancient Egypt. Metropolitan Museum of Art.Baud, M. (2015). Djéser et la IIIe dynastie. Pygmalion.Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge.IMDB. (2023). The Mummy 1932. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home.Kahl, J. (2000). Old Kingdom: Third Dynasty. In D. Redford (Ed.), The Oxford encyclopedia of ancient Egypt (Vol. 2, 1st ed.). Oxford University Press.Rice, M. (2002). Who's who in ancient Egypt. Routledge.Teeter, E. (2011). Religion and ritual in ancient Egypt. Cambridge University Press.

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, this film combines action and the supernatural, with campy fun and B Movie Charm. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast

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.pdfPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com

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 Classical Library 139.) Pp. liv+ 471. Cambridge, MA and London: Harvard University Press, 2022. The Classical Review, 74(1), 121-124. Hart, G. (2005). The Routledge dictionary of Egyptian gods and goddesses. Routledge. Lenski, M. B. D. G. N., & Talbert, R. J. A. (2012). From village to empire: A history of Rome from earliest times to the end of the Western Empire. New York. Martin, R. H. (1981). Tacitus. University of California Press. Milne, J. G. (1924). A history of Egypt under Roman rule (Vol. 5). Methuen & Company. Takács, S. A. (2015). Isis and Sarapis in the Roman world (Vol. 124). Brill. Thayer, B. (Ed.). (n.d.). Cassius Dio — Book 78. University of Chicago. https://penelope.uchicago.edu/Thayer/e/roman/texts/cassius_dio/78*.html

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 on PatreonContact Us:Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.comEpisode References:Benfree. (2011). RoaringCrowd.wav. Retrieved from https://freesound.org/people/benfree/sounds/130568/Burgersdijk, D. (2024). A revised Loeb of Historia Augusta - (D. Magie, D. Rohrbacher, Eds. & Trans.), Historia Augusta, Volume I (Loeb Classical Library 139). Cambridge, MA, and London: Harvard University Press. The Classical Review, 74(1), 121-124.Dan_AudioFile. (2022). Football-match_Cheering_Large-crowd_Ambience.stereo.wav. Retrieved from https://freesound.org/people/Dan_AudioFile/sounds/654085/Dio, C., Cary, E., & Foster, H. B. (1917). Roman History: Volume VI, Books 51-55.FunWithSound. (2017). Applause 4.mp3. Retrieved from https://freesound.org/people/FunWithSound/sounds/381358/Giovannitp. (2015). Horse and chariot 30 sec.mp3. Retrieved from https://freesound.org/people/giovannitp/sounds/271060/Herodian. (n.d.). History of the Empire, Volume I: Books 1-4.Jakobthiesen. (2013). Ext Large Crowd at Sunnyside Pool.WAV. Retrieved from https://freesound.org/people/jakobthiesen/sounds/194865/Kreaton. (2008). isaapp1.wav. Retrieved from https://freesound.org/people/Kreaton/sounds/61288/Kevp888. (2022). R4_00357_FR_LaughAndCheering.wav. Retrieved from https://freesound.org/people/kevp888/sounds/662101/Lenski, N., & Talbert, R. J. A. (2012). From Village to Empire: A History of Rome from Earliest Times to the End of the Western Empire. New York.Nicholls, M. (2019). Galen and the Last Days of Commodus: Galen’s Treatise Περὶ Ἀλυπίας (De indolentia) in Context, 245.WebbFilmsUK. (2013). Marching 2.wav. Retrieved from https://freesound.org/people/WebbFilmsUK/sounds/200323/

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.

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 life (literally) with the creation of the iconic Bride, played by Elsa Lanchester in a brief yet unforgettable role. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com BibliographyBuehrer, Beverley B. (1993). Boris Karloff: A bio-bibliography. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press. DeLong, A. (2018). Classic horror: a historical exploration of literature. Bloomsbury Publishing USA. IMDB. (2024). Bride of Frankenstein 1935. Retrieved from https://www.imdb.com/?ref_=nv_home Horton, R. (2014) Frankenstein. New York & Chichester: Wallflower Press & Columbia University Press Peirse, A. (2013). After dracula: The 1930s horror film. Bloomsbury Publishing.