The Mummy is a 1999 American action-adventure horror film directed by Stephen Sommers and written by David Koepp, loosely based on the 1932 film of the same name. It is a remake of the 1932 film The Mummy, which starred Boris Karloff in the title role. The film stars Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz, John Hannah, Kevin J. O’Connor, and Arnold Vosloo in the title role as the reanimated mummy of Imhotep.
The Mummy was released in May 1999 (United States), grossing $43 million in its opening weekend and went on to gross over $416 million worldwide. The Mummy’s success led to a 2001 sequel, The Mummy Returns, as well as The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor in 2008.
Here are some other action-adventure-horror movies like The Mummy that you might enjoy:
- 1. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984)
- 2. The Omen (1976)
- 3. Predator (1987)
- 4. Jurassic Park (1993)
- 5. The Exorcist (1973)
- 6. Alien (1979)
- 7. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
- 8. National Treasure: Book Of Secrets (2007)
- 9. Clash of the Titans (2010)
- 10. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
- 11. The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
- 12. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
- 13. John Carter (2012)
- 14. Jack The Giant Slayer (2013)
- 15. The Maze Runner (2014)
- 16. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I (2014)
- 17. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part II (2015)
Contents
- 1. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984)
- 2. The Omen (1976)
- 3. Predator (1987)
- 4. Jurassic Park (1993)
- 5. The Exorcist (1973)
- 6. Alien (1979)
- 7. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
- 8. National Treasure: Book Of Secrets (2007)
- 9. Clash of the Titans (2010)
- 10. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
- 11. The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
- 12. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
- 13. John Carter (2012)
- 14. Jack The Giant Slayer (2013)
- 15. The Maze Runner (2014)
- 16. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I (2014)
- 17. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part II (2015)
1. Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom (1984)
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Indiana Jones’ first chronological adventure is the prequel to the series, where he arrives in India and discovers cultists performing dark magic rituals and must rescue the community from these evil sacrificial ritualists.
Although Temple of Doom was panned at the time of its release for being darker than people wanted, it’s a fantastic adventure comedy with engaging action sequences. The passage of time since its debut has added playfulness to the grisly scenes.
2. The Omen (1976)
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The Omen is a horror movie following the story of Damien, the Antichrist, as he begins to fulfill his destiny and rise to power.
As with The Mummy, The Omen was successful enough to spawn multiple sequels over the years, including Damien: Omen II (1978), The Final Conflict (1981), and 666: The Omen (2006).
3. Predator (1987)
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In Predator, Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as a member of an elite special forces team who is sent on a mission to rescue hostages from terrorists in the Central American jungle. However, they soon discover that they’re being hunted by an extraterrestrial warrior.
Predator was directed by John McTiernan, who would also go on to direct Die Hard (1988). The film was followed by Predator II (1990), Predators (2010), and The Predator (2018).
4. Jurassic Park (1993)
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Jurassic Park is a science fiction movie directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the novel of the same name by Michael Crichton.
The movie follows a group of scientists who are invited to visit an island theme park populated by dinosaurs, only to have the dinosaurs escape and run amok.
Jurassic Park was followed by two sequels, The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) and Jurassic World (2015).
5. The Exorcist (1973)
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The Exorcist is a horror movie about a young girl who becomes possessed by a demon and the lengths her mother will go to in order to save her.
The Exorcist was directed by William Friedkin and is based on the novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty. It was followed by two sequels, Exorcist II: The Heretic (1977) and The Exorcist III (1990).
6. Alien (1979)
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Alien is a science fiction horror movie directed by Ridley Scott and starring Sigourney Weaver as Ellen Ripley, the only surviving member of a space mining ship that is attacked by a predatory alien.
The film was followed by three sequels, Aliens (1986), Alien³ (1992), and Alien: Resurrection (1997).
7. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is a horror movie about a group of friends who are terrorized by a family of cannibals while on a road trip.
The movie was directed by Tobe Hooper and is considered one of the most influential horror movies of all time. It was followed by two sequels, Texas Chain Saw Massacre II (1986) and Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III (1990).
8. National Treasure: Book Of Secrets (2007)
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While National Treasure: Book of Secrets isn’t technically an action-adventure-horror movie, it is a fun thrill ride that features some horror elements.
The movie stars Nicolas Cage as Benjamin Franklin Gates, a historian who sets out to clear his family’s name after they’re accused of stealing the President’s book of secrets.
9. Clash of the Titans (2010)
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Clash of the Titans is a fantasy adventure movie about Perseus, the demigod son of Zeus, who sets out on a quest to save his beloved from the wrath of Hades.
The movie was directed by Louis Leterrier and stars Sam Worthington, Gemma Arterton, Liam Neeson, and Ralph Fiennes. It was followed by a sequel, Wrath of the Titans (2012).
The movie was directed by Jon Turteltaub and also stars Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, and Ed Harris.
10. Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
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Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief is a fantasy adventure movie based on the novel of the same name by Rick Riordan.
The movie follows Percy Jackson, a demigod son of Poseidon, as he sets out on a quest to prevent a war between the Greek gods and save his beloved from Hades.
The movie was directed by Chris Columbus and stars Logan Lerman, Brandon T. Jackson, Alexandra Daddario, and Pierce Brosnan.
11. The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
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The Adventures of Tintin is an animated action-adventure movie based on the comic book series of the same name by Hergé.
The movie follows intrepid reporter Tintin as he sets out to solve the mystery of a sunken ship and uncover the treasure it holds.
The movie was directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Jamie Bell, Andy Serkis, Simon Pegg, and Daniel Craig.
12. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey is the first installment of Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit trilogy, based on the novel of the same name by J.R.R. Tolkien.
The movie follows Bilbo Baggins, a Hobbit who is recruited by the wizard Gandalf to help a group of Dwarves reclaim their stolen mountain home from the dragon Smaug.
The movie was followed by The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug (2013) and The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (2014).
13. John Carter (2012)
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John Carter is a science fiction action-adventure movie about a Civil War veteran who is transported to Mars, where he finds himself caught up in a conflict between the planet’s warring nations.
The movie was directed by Andrew Stanton and stars Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, and Samantha Morton.
14. Jack The Giant Slayer (2013)
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Jack the Giant Slayer is a fantasy adventure movie about a young farm boy who must save a princess from a race of giants.
The movie was directed by Bryan Singer and stars Nicholas Hoult, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, and Ian McShane.
15. The Maze Runner (2014)
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The Maze Runner is a science fiction action-adventure movie about a group of teenagers who are trapped in a maze and must find their way out before the deadly creatures that live inside it get them.
The movie was directed by Wes Ball and stars Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, and Will Poulter.
16. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I (2014)
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part I is the first installment of the two-part finale of The Hunger Games trilogy, based on the novel of the same name by Suzanne Collins.
The movie follows Katniss Everdeen as she leads the rebellion against the tyrannical government of the Capitol.
The movie was directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, and Donald Sutherland.
17. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part II (2015)
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The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part II is the second and final installment of The Hunger Games trilogy.
The movie follows Katniss Everdeen as she leads the rebellion against the Capitol in a final showdown.
The movie was directed by Francis Lawrence and stars Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, and Julianne Moore.
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