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Why was ancient Egyptian priest Imhotep revived in The Mummy?

Retry Correct Incorrect Although Boris Karloff is far more well-known for playing Frankenstein’s monster, he also starred as Imhotep in The Mummy. And while he’s not covered in bandages after an archaeologist accidentally reads out a resurrection spell, Imhotep’s mummy form proved another challenge for makeup genius Jack P. Pierce.

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Universal Studios via MovieStillsDb

Universal Studios via MovieStillsDb

Why was ancient Egyptian priest Imhotep revived in The Mummy?

• An archaeologist accidentally read an ancient spell
• He was rejoined with a magical amulet
• The movie doesn’t explain it
• He was moved into daylight and exposed to the sun god Ra’s powers