Horror History Horror Movies Horror History: Wednesday, December 16, 1959: The Mummy was released in theaters 4 Evil Eyes December 16, 1959 Three English archaeologists find the tomb of an Egyptian high priestess buried nearly four thousand years before. They discover a guard who had been buried alive with her. BUY IT NOW! Blu-ray DVD Amazon Prime Tags: horror Horror History ad The Mummy Post navigation Previous Horror History: Tuesday, December 15, 1959: “One Step Beyond” episode “Father Image” premieredNext Horror History: Sunday, December 20, 1959: “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” episode “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” premiered Related Stories Tuesday, May 19, 2026: The Mummy Premieres Today on Digital Breaking Horror Movie Premieres Movies Tuesday, May 19, 2026: The Mummy Premieres Today on Digital May 19, 2026 Friday, April 17, 2026: The Mummy Premieres Today in Theaters Horror Movie Premieres Movies Friday, April 17, 2026: The Mummy Premieres Today in Theaters April 17, 2026 Lee Cronin’s The Mummy | Tickets on Sale Horror Trailers / Clips Movies Lee Cronin’s The Mummy | Tickets on Sale April 2, 2026