Milestone Years
- 25th Anniversary: May 7, 2024
- 30th Anniversary: May 7, 2029
- 40th Anniversary: May 7, 2039
- 50th Anniversary: May 7, 2049
Inspiration Behind the Movie
Director Stephen Sommers was inspired by the original 1932 Universal horror film The Mummy but reimagined it as a high-stakes, swashbuckling action adventure. The blend of Indiana Jones-style escapades and classic horror elements created a unique reboot that reinvigorated interest in ancient Egyptian mythology.
You Might Not Know
- Brendan Fraser was briefly knocked unconscious during a hanging stunt.
- The film’s desert scenes were shot in Morocco, not Egypt.
- The scarab beetles were a mix of CGI and live-action effects.
- Rachel Weisz had to learn Egyptian and Arabic lines for her role.
- The movie was so successful it launched a franchise and a theme park ride.
Food Ideas
- “Scarab” stuffed dates with almonds
- Pyramid-shaped baklava
- Spiced lamb skewers with couscous
- Mummy hot dogs (wrapped in pastry strips)
- Camel milk-inspired vanilla milkshakes
Release Date: May 7, 1999
Summary:
In 1920s Egypt, adventurer Rick O’Connell, librarian Evelyn Carnahan, and her brother Jonathan awaken a cursed high priest, Imhotep. As he regains power, the trio must race against time to stop the resurrection of an ancient evil—and survive mummies, plagues, and perilous tombs.
Genre(s) and MPAA Rating: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, PG-13
Key Cast Members:
Brendan Fraser
Rachel Weisz
John Hannah
Arnold Vosloo
Kevin J. O’Connor
Oded Fehr
Ways to Celebrate
- Decorate your space like an Egyptian tomb
- Play an ancient artifacts scavenger hunt game
- Make your own mummy craft with gauze and dolls
- Learn to write your name in hieroglyphs
- Host a trilogy marathon with themed snacks
Filming Locations
- Filming took place mainly in Morocco, including Marrakesh and the Sahara Desert
- Sets were built in Marrakesh to stand in for Cairo and ancient ruins
- Interior tomb scenes were shot on sets in the UK
- The site of Hamunaptra was created using a combination of set design and CGI