Dawn of the Mummy (1981): Cast & Plot
Dawn of the Mummy is a 1981 horror film directed by Frank Agrama, starring George Peck as Rick, Brenda Siemer Scheider and John Salvo. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Frank Agrama
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Harmony Gold
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dawn of the Mummy About?
The premise of Dawn of the Mummy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a group of fashion models unwittingly trespasses on an ancient Egyptian tomb, they awaken a vengeful mummy and a legion of long‑dead desert slaves. The cursed undead rise from their centuries‑old graves, driven by an insatiable hunger for human flesh, turning the once‑glamorous expedition into a chilling fight for survival.
Dawn of the Mummy Themes & Keywords
· 28 tags- mummy
- fashion model
- tomb
- priestess
- egypt
- video nasty
- psychotronic film
- photo model
- hookah
- artifact
- excavation
- fashion shoot
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- gore
- death
- living dead
- surprise ending
- zombie
- group
- fake wig
- fake cactus
- curse
- treasure
- gold
- dynamite
- cannibalism
- murder
- pyramid
- independent film
Dawn of the Mummy Cast & Characters
George Peck leads the cast as Rick, with Brenda Siemer Scheider as Lisa and John Salvo as Gary. Directed by Frank Agrama; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Agrama
- George Peck as Rick
- Brenda Siemer Scheider as Lisa
- John Salvo as Gary
- Joan Levy as Jenny
Also Starring in Dawn of the Mummy
· 4 more- Diane Beatty Melinda
- Barry Sattels Bill
- Ellen Faison June
- Ibrahim Khan Hamid
More from Frank Agrama
More films directed by Frank Agrama: Queen Kong, The Godfather’s Friend, Gang of Women and Fire of Love.
Dawn of the Mummy Plot Summary
What happens in Dawn of the Mummy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the fourth millennium BC in ancient Egypt, slave raiders seize villagers to toil as servants for Pharaoh Sefirama in preparation for his burial. As they cluster around Sefirama’s sarcophagus, a deadly poison gas seeps through the chamber and the tomb’s entrance is sealed, cutting off any chance of escape.
Centuries later, three men—Rick, Tariq, and Karib—stumble upon the tomb’s sealed entrance. The tomb’s high priestess, now an elderly woman, warns that the burial site is cursed, but Rick, George Peck in spirit, shrugs off the omen with a casual pistol shot into the air and orders Tariq and Karib to guard the tomb for the night before he heads off in his Jeep.
Full summary
The whole story of Dawn of the Mummy, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Dawn of the Mummy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh whose sarcophagus is opened in the film?
Dawn of the Mummy Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “L'aube des zombies” and “Rache der Mumie”.
- Also known as
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- L'aube des zombies
- Rache der Mumie
- Die Mumie des Pharao
- El despertar de la momia
- 木乃伊的黎明
- Восстание мумии
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Dawn of the Mummy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Dawn of the Mummy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dawn of the Mummy?
Dawn of the Mummy runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Dawn of the Mummy released?
Dawn of the Mummy was released on December 11, 1981.
Who directed Dawn of the Mummy?
Dawn of the Mummy was directed by Frank Agrama.
More films by Frank Agrama Who is in the cast of Dawn of the Mummy?
Dawn of the Mummy stars George Peck as Rick, Brenda Siemer Scheider as Lisa and John Salvo as Gary, among 8 credited actors.
Does Dawn of the Mummy have a post-credit scene?
No. Dawn of the Mummy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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