The Mummy: Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz’s adventurous romp catches lightning in an urn

Tightly written and perfectly cast, this goofy late-90s horror-comedy about an Egyptian curse is the perfect comfort watch

• The Mummy, The Mummy Returns, and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor are streaming in Australia on Stan. For more recommendations of what to stream in Australia, click here

I love The Mummy. In a pinch, I’m pretty sure I could close my eyes, clear my mind and play the entire movie in my head from start to finish. I’ve watched it that many times.

It started when I was 10, when my family all crowded into my grandfather’s apartment to watch the then new-ish movie on VCD. There were murders, dead bodies coming back to life, and a monster that could command sand into a huge version of its own face, big enough to swallow a plane! It was absolutely terrifying. I couldn’t wait to watch it again, and it’s been basically playing on loop, in the background of my life, ever since.

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