Top 10 Detective Mummy Movies

Description: This film follows two archaeologists who stumble upon the tomb of Princess Ananka, triggering a series of events involving a mummy's curse. It's a detective story with a supernatural element.

Fact: It was the first in Universal's series of Mummy films, setting the stage for the franchise.

Description: This classic horror film involves the discovery of Princess Ananka's tomb, leading to a series of mysterious deaths. It's a detective story at heart, with characters piecing together clues to understand the curse.

Fact: It was the last of Universal's original Mummy series, and it introduced the character of Ananka, who would later be reimagined in other mummy films.

Description: Continuing from "The Mummy's Hand," this film involves the mummy Kharis seeking his lost love, with detective work to uncover the truth behind the curse.

Fact: Lon Chaney Jr. played the role of Kharis, making it one of his notable horror roles.

Description: A British film where an expedition uncovers a mummy's tomb, leading to a series of mysterious events. It's a classic detective story with a mummy twist.

Fact: This film was part of Hammer Film Productions' series of horror movies, known for their gothic style.

Description: This film follows adventurer Rick O'Connell as he accidentally awakens the mummy of Imhotep, leading to a race against time to stop him from unleashing his wrath. It's included for its blend of action, adventure, and detective elements in solving the mystery of the curse.

Fact: The film was inspired by the 1932 film of the same name, and its success led to two sequels and a spin-off.

Description: Continuing the story from the first film, this sequel involves the resurrection of Imhotep and the search for the Bracelet of Anubis, combining detective work with ancient Egyptian mythology.

Fact: The film features a young Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson in one of his early roles.

Description: Although not directly about mummies, this prequel to "The Mummy Returns" involves a quest for power in ancient Egypt, with elements of mystery and detective work in uncovering the secrets of the past.

Fact: This was Dwayne Johnson's first starring role, leading to his rise as a major action star.

Description: This third installment shifts the setting to China but retains the detective elements as the O'Connells face off against an ancient emperor's curse. It's included for its continuation of the detective-mummy theme.

Fact: The film was shot in China, marking a significant change in setting from the previous entries.

Description: Set in 1921, this film follows a skeptical female ghost hunter investigating a haunting at a boarding school, which leads her to uncover a mummy-related mystery. It's a detective story with a supernatural twist.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life events surrounding the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb, which sparked a wave of mummy-related stories.

Description: A British film where an expedition uncovers the tomb of an ancient Egyptian prince, leading to a series of mysterious deaths. It's a detective story with a mummy's curse at its core.

Fact: This was one of the last Hammer Horror films to feature a mummy, marking the end of an era for the studio's mummy movies.