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New Mummy Film Uncovers Lost Girl, Immortality Fascination

4/12/2026

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Story summary

The Mummy, directed by Lee Cronin, features a missing girl found alive in a sarcophagus.
The film is part of Universal Pictures' franchise that began with the 1932 classic.
Opening weekend predictions estimate around $10 million in box office.
Egyptologist Bob Brier discusses the fascination with mummies and humanity's interest in immortality.
He shares insights from his mummification experiment, revealing complexities of ancient techniques.

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Story summary

The Mummy, directed by Lee Cronin, features a missing girl found alive in a sarcophagus.
The film is part of Universal Pictures' franchise that began with the 1932 classic.
Opening weekend predictions estimate around $10 million in box office.
Egyptologist Bob Brier discusses the fascination with mummies and humanity's interest in immortality.
He shares insights from his mummification experiment, revealing complexities of ancient techniques.