A wheelchair bound protagonist, a rubber mask wearing mummy, and Lou Ferrigno in a shed. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast , we review Mummy Dearest (2021). Along the way, we also explore the mummification process and see how an individual from ancient Egypt would transition to the afterlife. Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Bibliography Diodorus Siculus. (1933). Library of history (C. H. Oldfather, Trans.; Vol. 1, Book 1.69–98). Harvard Universi...
Mar 30, 2026•33 min•Season 3Ep. 2
A tale of exile, deceit and love. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we examine the 1954 epic, The Egyptian. On top of that, we also explore the ancient Egyptian tale, The Story of Sinuhe originating in the Middle Kingdom (c. 2055 to 1650 BC). Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Link to Story of Sinuhe: https://mjn.host.cs.st-andrews.ac.uk/egyptian/texts/corpus/pdf/Sinuhe.pdf Bibliography Aldred, C. (1988). Akhenaten, king of Egypt. Thames and Hudso...
Mar 16, 2026•36 min•Season 3Ep. 1
A couple alone in the woods, a spooky forest and a genuinely creepy villain (what could go wrong!?). In this episode, we review Dolly (2026). That Phat Samurai Guy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQ72tZ1zz2k Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 06, 2026•44 min
In 1931, Hollywood entered the Horror Sound Era with a film that took the world by storm. But how does it hold up in the modern day? Does it still give off the initial spooky vibes? Do we still shudder with terror as Bela Lugosi stalks through the shadows? In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we examine Dracula (1931). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26, 2026•33 min
An evil goddess, an ancient love story, and some surprisingly gentle dismemberments. In this episode of The Mummy Movie Podcast , we take on the horror film ‘Isis Rising: Curse of the Lady Mummy’ from 2013. Join us as we not only review the film but also use it as a springboard to explore the goddess Isis, her role in ancient Egyptian mythology, and the legendary Osiris Myth. Come along for a mix of mummy movie review, mythology deep-dive, and a closer look at how Hollywood reimagines Egypt’s mo...
Oct 06, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast The concept of Ma’at has been interpreted in many ways by Egyptologists: Cosmic Order, Connective Justice, Natural Order . Yet no single English term can fully convey its complexity and depth. In this first episode of our Law, Crime and Punishment series, we therefore take an in-depth look at Ma’at, a principle that permeated every aspect of ancient Egyptian society. Our Question: What was Ma’at , and how did it influence the Egyptian legal system? Bibliogr...
Oct 02, 2025•18 min
What exactly was incense, and how was it used in Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia? In this episode, I’m joined by Egyptologist Cathy Bishop to explore its role in trade, ritual, and daily life. And of course, we couldn’t end without asking Cathy about her favourite Mummy Movie! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2025•27 min•Season 2Ep. 10
How accurate is the 1963 epic Cleopatra. In this episode, we assess 5 historic claims that the film makes in order to find out. Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com First Cleopatra Episode https://shows.acast.com/mummymovieodcast/cleopatra-1963 Bibliography Barnes, T. D. (1984). The Composition of Cassius Dio's" Roman History". Phoenix , 38 (3), 240-255. Burstein, S. M. (2007). The reign of Cleopatra . University of Oklahoma Press. McKenzie, J., & Moorey,...
Sep 22, 2025•16 min•Season 2Ep. 9
One of the greatest epics of all time. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we dive into one of the most iconic films of all time, Cleopatra , from 1963! Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Burstein, S. M. (2007). The reign of Cleopatra . University of Oklahoma Press. 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)....
Sep 15, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 8
A mummy wearing ovan mitts. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we review The Mummy and the Curse of the Jackals, from 1969! Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Adams, M. D. (2005). Community and society in Egypt in the First Intermediate Period: an archaeological investigation of the Abydos settlement site . University of Pennsylvania. Bard, K, A. The Emergence of the Egyptian State (c.3200-2686). In Shaw, I (Ed). Oxford History of Egyp...
Sep 08, 2025•22 min•Season 2Ep. 7
A romantic horror that has stood the test of time. In this special episode, released on the very day of its 100th anniversary, we examine silent classic, the Phantom of the Opera (1925)! We begin with some fascinating background facts, including information on the film’s makeup, and some unusual advertising techniques. Then in the second half, we review the film, rating it on both its entertainment value from a modern-day perspective, as well as its historical value. Join us, as we revisit this ...
Sep 06, 2025•18 min
A night guard in a museum that comes to life (Probably the coolest job ever) In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we examine Night at the Museum, from 2006! Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Episodes that discuss the Amarna Period https://shows.acast.com/mummymovieodcast/episodes/the-mummy-animated-series-season-1-episode-6 https://shows.acast.com/mummymovieodcast/episodes/mummies-2023 Bibliography Eaton-Krauss, A. (2016). The Unknown Tutankhamun. B...
Sep 01, 2025•29 min•Season 2Ep. 6
A unique mummy in an excellent setting In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we examine Belphegor Phantom of the Louvre! Episode suggested by Storybook: Sacred Lore of Witchcraft Podcast Website: https://lnk.bio/StorybookPodcast Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Assmann, J. (2011). Death and salvation in ancient Egypt. Cornell University Press. Dodson, A. (2012). Afterglow of empire: Egypt from the fall of the New Kingdom to the Saite Re...
Aug 25, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 5
A villain which is literally just flying bandages. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we review Tale of the Mummy, from 1998! Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Aston, D and Hankey, V. (1995). Mycenaean Pottery at Saqqara: Finds from Excavations by the Egypt Exploration Society of London and the Rijksation van Oudheden. Leiden 1975-1990. In Carter, J, B and Morris, S, P (Eds). The ages of Homer: A Tribute to Emily Townsend Vermeule. PP...
Aug 18, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 4
A classic horror, and the first lead role of Steve (Sorry Steven) McQueen. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we examine The Blob from 1958. Link to film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR-YGikAfsE&t=612s Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Aug 14, 2025•14 min
Luchadores vs the Living Dead. In this episode, myself and guest Connor Reason review Mil Mascaras: Academy of Doom! Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 11, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 3
A story of tragedy and forbidden love. In this episode of the Mummy Movie Podcast, we review the broadway musical, Aida! Patreon: patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Bibliography Grajetzki, W. (2024). The Middle Kingdom of ancient Egypt: history, archaeology and society . Bloomsbury Publishing. Manchester Museum. (2024). Manchester Museum Catalogue. Retrieved from https://museumcollections.manchester.ac.uk/ Shaw, I. (1991). Egyptian warfare and weapons. Shire Publica...
Aug 04, 2025•25 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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. (2005). Augustan Egypt: the creation of a Roman province . Routledge. Capponi, L. (2011). Roman Egypt. ...
Jul 28, 2025•26 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 Macmillan. Legacey, E. M. (2019). Making space for the dead: Catacombs, cemeteries, and the reimagining of Paris, 178...
Jun 19, 2025•14 min
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 Bourriau, J. The Second Intermediate Period. In Shaw, I (Eds). The oxford history of ancient Egypt (pp. 172 – 2...
Jun 19, 2025•14 min
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.). The University of Chicago. Richter, D. S. (2001). Plutarch on Isis and Osiris: Text, Cult, and Cultural Appropriation...
Jun 19, 2025•16 min
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 Urban and Regional Studies , 1-6. Chunhua, Y. A. N. G. (2015). China’s Emperor Culture in Subtitle Translation: A Ca...
Jun 19, 2025•15 min
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, 1914-1921 . Indiana University Press. Magocsi, P. R. (2010). A history of Ukraine: The land and its peoples . Univers...
Jun 19, 2025•14 min
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-Gaibrois, M. (2025). Francisco Pizarro: Spanish Explorer. Retrieved from https://www.britannica.com/biography/Francisco-Pizarro Gonzál...
Jun 19, 2025•27 min
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. Hassan, S. (1953). The great sphinx and its secrets: historical studies in the light of recent excavations. Government Press. Szpak...
Jun 19, 2025•16 min
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 . Oxford University Press. Dodson, A. (2014). Amarna sunrise: Egypt from golden age to age of heresy . Oxford...
Jun 19, 2025•16 min
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 South Wales. Australian Historical Studies , 19 (77), 524-531. Ikram, S. (2003). Death and burial in Ancie...
Jun 19, 2025•12 min
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 series accurate? Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast? Bib...
Jun 19, 2025•9 min
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? Email: mummymoviepodcast@gmail.com Patreaon: https://patreon.com/MummyMoviePodcast? Bibliography: Dodson...
Jun 19, 2025•10 min
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: Translated with an introduction and commentary . Oxford University Press. Reeves, N. (1990). The complete Tutankhamun: ...
Jun 19, 2025•11 min
