Released by Universal Pictures, The Mummy was a bold reimagining of the classic 1932 monster movie. Starring Brendan Fraser as the charming adventurer Rick O'Connell and Rachel Weisz as the brilliant librarian Evelyn Carnahan, the film struck a perfect cinematic balance. It traded the slow, gothic dread of the original black-and-white film for high-octane action, groundbreaking visual effects, and a witty script.