Mummy Movie Podcast
The Mummy Movie Podcast unearths the fascinating intersection of ancient history, Egyptology, and horror cinema. Hosted by a trained Egyptologist, ancient historian, and archaeologist with experience in Egypt and the UK, this podcast uses the iconic Mummy as a symbol of both ancient Egypt’s mystery and the terror that has captivated audiences for generations.
Each episode delves into films centred around subjects such as ancient history, Egyptian mythology, and classic horror, offering expert reviews and insightful commentary. Beyond movie analysis, the podcast explores the real historical contexts behind these films, examining how ancient cultures, myths, and archaeological discoveries have influenced popular culture and horror storytelling. Special episodes also dive deeper into world history and the real stories behind these cinematic adventures.
Whether you're a fan of history, horror, or both, The Mummy Movie Podcast brings you a unique blend of entertainment and education, unwrapping the mysteries of the past while shedding light on how ancient Egypt continues to inspire modern-day films.
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- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 149
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The Pharaoh's Curse (Bonus Episode)
In this episode, we study the Pharaoh's Curse from 1957.
Bibliography
Dodson, A, and Hilton, D. (2004). The complete royal families of Ancient Egypt. Themes and Hudson LTD.
Hart, G. (2005). The Routledg…
The Mummy 1959 (Part 2)
The Mummy from 1959, is the first Mummy Movie produced by Hammer Horror Productions, and has a cast containing iconic actors such as Christopher Lee, Michael Ripper and Peter Cushing. This episode is…
The Mummy 1959 (Part 1)
The Mummy from 1959, is the first Mummy Movie produced by Hammer Horror Productions, and has a cast containing iconic actors such as Christopher Lee, Michael Ripper and Peter Cushing. This episode is…
Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy (Bonus Episode)
This mini episode focuses on the Comedy Horror, Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy. During this episode, a trained Egyptologist and Archaeologist will examine the background information of the film, …
The Mummy's Curse
This episode focuses on the final in a quadrilogy of Mummy Movies, the Mummy's Curse from 1944. During this episode, a trained Egyptologist and Archaeologist examines the background information on th…
The Mummy's Ghost
The Mummy's Ghost from 1944, is the third film in a quadrilogy of mummy movies. In this episode, a trained Egyptologist and Archaeologist examines the background information of the film, studies its …
The Mummy's Tomb
This episode looks into the Mummy's Tomb from 1942. During the episode, an Egyptologist and Archaeologist talks about the film's accuracy, as well as giving background information on the film and rev…
The Mummy's Hand
This episode focuses on the Mummy's Hand from 1940. During the episode a trained Egyptologist and Archaeologist talks about the background to the film, its historical accuracy, and reviews the film.
M…
The Mummy 1932
This episode focuses on the Mummy 1932, staring Boris Karloff. Throughout the episode, a trained Egyptologist and Archaeologist gives some background information on the film, talks about the historic…