In this episode of VHS Therapy, Mary and Teddy revisit the 1999 adventure blockbuster The Mummy and ask the big question: does it still hold up nearly 30 years later?

Starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, this desert adventure has everything—ancient curses, undead priests, terrifying scarabs, and one of the most entertaining action-romance pairings of the late 90s.

Mary and Teddy discuss why the chemistry between Rick O’Connell and Evelyn Carnahan still makes the movie so watchable, how the film balances comedy, horror, and romance, and why the cast seems like they were having the time of their lives making it.

They also revisit some memorable characters including Jonathan, the charming but chaotic brother, the dramatic villain Imhotep, and the opportunistic (and very relatable) Benny.

Along the way, Mary and Teddy talk about:

Why Rick O’Connell might be the ultimate late-90s action hero
The appeal of Evelyn as a “bumbling brainiac” who still has agency
Whether the movie’s CGI still holds up today
The blend of action, comedy, horror, and romance that makes the film so rewatchable
Why the chemistry between the cast carries the movie

The episode also includes some behind-the-scenes trivia and a chaotic round of Smash or Pass: Mummy Edition.