The Mummy's Tomb (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1942, The Mummy's Tomb is a thriller, fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Harold Young, running about 61 minutes. “The FEAR of the Year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A high priest of Karnak travels to America with the living mummy Kharis (Lon Chaney Jr.) to kill all those who had desecrated the tomb of the Egyptian princess Ananka thirty years earlier.
Who’s in it. The Mummy's Tomb stars Lon Chaney Jr. as The Mummy - Kharis, Dick Foran as Prof. Stephen A. Banning, Turhan Bey as Mehemet Bey and John Hubbard as Dr. John Banning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Mummy's Tomb has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mummy's Tomb page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mummy's Tomb tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mummy's Tomb (1942)?
- In US, The Mummy's Tomb is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mummy's Tomb worth watching?
- The Mummy's Tomb holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mummy's Tomb?
- The Mummy's Tomb stars Lon Chaney Jr., Dick Foran, Turhan Bey, John Hubbard and Elyse Knox.
- When was The Mummy's Tomb released?
- The Mummy's Tomb was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 61 minutes.