American Mummy
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| Directed by | Charles Pinion |
| Written by | Greg Salman |
| Starring | Suziey Block |
| Distributed by | Inferential Pictures |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
American Mummy is a 2014 American horror film. It was directed by Charles Pinion, who is known for making Twisted Issues (1988). The screenplay was co-written with producer Greg Salman known for making Aztec Blood.
Synopsis
American Mummy takes place at an archaeological excavation in the New Mexico desert, a group of students find a mummy wearing a mask made out of a human skull.[1][2]
Cast and characters
American Mummy stars Suziey Block from Dude Bro Party Massacre III; Exquisite Corpse; Entrance), Aidan Bristow, Aaron Burt, Esther Canata, Erin Condry, Rudy Marquez and Peter Marr.[1][3]
- Suziey Block as Professor Jensen
- Aiden Bristow as Max
- Aaron Burt as Derek
- Esther Canata as Carmen
- Erin Condry as Connie
- Jack Grimmett as Phillip
- Rudy Marquez as Jose
- Peter Marr as Albert
- Rigo Obezo as Aztec Priest
- Jennifer June Ross as Becca
- Greg Salman as Dr. Lobachevsky.
Production and release
American Mummy was directed by Charles Pinion, best known for making Twisted Issues (1988). And the screenplay was co-written with producer Greg Salman known for making Aztec Blood.[1][4] Charles Pinion said that "The location was in a remote area of the desert, which felt magical to me." American Mummy had difficulties due to shooting in 3D.[5] American Mummy was released on 3D Blu-ray and DVD with help from Wild Eye Releasing on May 9, 2017.[1][6][5][7]
Reception
American Mummy was reviewed poorly, with film critics criticizing the acting, and score.[8][9] Critics praised the special effects makeup.[9][6][3][10] In a positive review, PopHorror called American Mummy "oddly charming".[9] HorrorSociety described it as "a b-movie, but it’s a good b-movie."[6][11] HorrorNews praised the cinematography adding that Director Charles Pinion "shot the film as if he knew what it was like to be out there in the desert and sort of stuck."[3]
References
- ^ a b c d MANIA, MOVIES and (March 7, 2017). "AMERICAN MUMMY (2014) Reviews and interview". MOVIES & MANIA. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ "MrBones", Guest (June 22, 2017). "Reel Review: American Mummy (2017)". Morbidly Beautiful. Archived from the original on September 25, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ a b c "Film Review: American Mummy (2014)". Horror News | HNN. July 1, 2017. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ Glynn, Basil (2020). The mummy on screen: orientalism and monstrosity in horror cinema. London New York Oxford New Delhi Sydney: Bloomsbury Academic. ISBN 978-1-350-12937-5.
- ^ a b Pirri, Chris (June 28, 2017). "Interview with Charles Pinion director of "American Mummy" out now on DVD/Blu-Ray". TheGWW.com. Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ a b c DeFellipo, Michael (May 21, 2017). "Review: Charles Pinion's American Mummy". Horror Society. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ Hopkins, Peter 'Witchfinder' (September 20, 2017). "Film Review: AMERICAN MUMMY (a.k.a. Aztec Blood) (2014) | HORROR SCREAMS VIDEO VAULT - SUPPORTING INDEPENDENT HORROR". Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ "AMERICAN MUMMY (2014)". CULTURE CRYPT. May 10, 2017. Archived from the original on March 16, 2023. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ a b c Crawford, Scott (June 22, 2017). "'American Mummy' (2014) Review: A Mummified Corpse of What Could Have Been". PopHorror. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ "Watching Movies - American Mummy - Without Your Head". withoutyourhead.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2024. Retrieved January 9, 2026.
- ^ Senn, Bryan (2024). Mummy movies: a comprehensive guide. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. ISBN 978-1-4766-8788-9.