Ep 68 - UNWRAPPING THE MUMMY!!! (1932, 1959, 1999)

THE MUMMY (1932) d. Karl Freund (USA) THE MUMMY (1959) d. Terence Fisher (UK) THE MUMMY (1999) d. Stephen Sommers (USA) One of the most enduring classic horror archetypes, The Mummy has appeared on film almost since the inception of cinema, with numerous silent efforts preceding Universal's landmark production in 1932 starring Boris Karloff. Since then, there have been a surprising number of sequels, reboots, updates, and variations on the classic Egyptian monster and its accompanying curse. Tonight, in the spirit of unwrapping strange gifts and disturbing family heirlooms, we tackle three of the best-known versions of the sand-swept tale, including Hammer's 1959 color remake starring Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing, and 1999's action/adventure spin with Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. Join AC and his intrepid panel of guests (Doug Long, Mike Mayo, Gavin Schmitt, Michael Weber) as they dive deep into the mysteries of THE MUMMY! ----------------------------------------- DOUG LONG teaches film-related classes at DePaul University and writes book reviews for film journals, including Film Quarterly and mise-en-scene. MIKE MAYO has written several books about film and popular culture, among them VideoHound's Horror Show and American Murder. He is also the author of the Jimmy Quinn historical suspense novels set in Prohibition-era New York. GAVIN SCHMITT is Wisconsin's criminal historian and the author of several books. He's also a degenerate cinephile and has written on film topics, particularly cinematographer Karl Freund. He's been half naked with Norman Reedus, shared breakfast with Tiffany Shepis, and helped David Arquette find cocaine in Chicago.  MICHAEL WEBER is an actor, director, and currently the Artistic Director of Porchlight Music Theatre. A Chicago native, his fascination with classic horror began with WGN's legendary Creature Features and The Son of Svengoolie. He is an avid fan of the Golden Age of Radio and the author of the play, WAR of the WELLeS (about Orson Welles' infamous radio broadcast.)  ---------------------------------------- Keep Searching, Keep Exploring, and, most of all, Keep Sharing the Scare!