The Mummy's Curse 1944
"Egypt's ancient loves live again in evil!"
Leslie Goodwins directs this eerie 1944 horror-fantasy outing, *The Mummy's Curse*, where ancient evil stirs in the murky Louisiana bayous.
Director: Leslie Goodwins
Cast
Lon Chaney Jr.
Kharis
Peter Coe
Dr. Ilzor Zandaab
Virginia Christine
Princess Ananka
Kay Harding
Betty Walsh
Dennis Moore
Dr. James Halsey
Martin Kosleck
Ragheb
Kurt Katch
Cajun Joe
Addison Richards
Maj. Pat Walsh
Holmes Herbert
Dr. Cooper
William Farnum
The Sacristan
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Mummy's Curse (1944) about?
A resurrected mummy named Kharis escapes the Louisiana bayous after 25 years buried in quicksand, seeking vengeance and protection for Princess Ananka's soul, now trapped in the body of a woman caught in a dangerous swamp drainage project. The film blends eerie horror with swamp-set suspense as ancient forces clash against modern intrusion.
Who directed The Mummy's Curse?
Leslie Goodwins directed *The Mummy's Curse*, helming this brief but chilling horror-fantasy entry in the classic Universal series.
Who stars in The Mummy's Curse?
The film features Lon Chaney Jr. as the vengeful Kharis, alongside Peter Coe, Virginia Christine, Kay Harding, and Martin Kosleck.
Is The Mummy's Curse (1944) worth watching?
For fans of vintage horror with a Southern Gothic twist, *The Mummy's Curse* delivers a brisk, atmospheric ride with Lon Chaney Jr. at his most imposing. While not the most polished of the Universal mummy cycle, its swamp-bound setting and tight runtime make it a cult curiosity worth a look—if you can tolerate its pulpy charm.
How long is The Mummy's Curse?
The Mummy's Curse runs for 60 minutes, a concise and punchy horror outing perfect for a single-sitting watch.
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About The Mummy's Curse (1944) — Classic Horror Where the Dead Refuse to Stay Buried
Leslie Goodwins directs this eerie 1944 horror-fantasy outing, *The Mummy's Curse*, where ancient evil stirs in the murky Louisiana bayous. Returning from 25 years trapped in quicksand, the vengeful mummy Kharis awakes to reclaim his cursed past—and protect the reincarnated soul of Princess Ananka, now ensnared in the body of Amina Mansouri, a woman seeking refuge at a doomed swamp drainage project. As moonlit shadows stretch across the water and restless spirits whisper through the reeds, this atmospheric chiller blends classic Universal horror with Southern Gothic dread, weaving a tale of undying love and supernatural retribution.
Beneath its shimmering surface of swamp gas and flickering lanterns, *The Mummy's Curse* explores themes of resurrection, forbidden affection, and the inescapable pull of destiny. With Lon Chaney Jr. looming as the hulking, bandage-wrapped menace and Virginia Christine embodying both innocence and menace, the film delivers a tight, tense 60-minute escape into a world where the dead refuse to stay buried.
