"The Mummy" is a horror-adventure film that tells the story of an ancient Egyptian priest named Imhotep who is accidentally awakened from his tomb. He was cursed and mummified for attempting to resurrect his lost love, Anck-su-Namun. The film combines elements of mythology, action, and suspense as the characters face supernatural threats. Set in the 1920s, the plot follows a group of explorers, including Rick O'Connell and Evelyn Carnahan, who uncover the tomb and unleash the mummy. As they battle against time and the mummy's powers, they seek to stop him from achieving his dark goals and unleashing chaos upon the world.