Dawn of the Mummy is a horror movie from 1981. In this movie, a group of fashion models unintentionally awaken a mummy and an ancient curse during a photo shoot. This film, directed by Frank Agrama, features Brenda Siemer Scheider as Lisa, Barry Sattels as Bill and George Peck as Rick among others. We’re going to delve into the fascinating behind-the-scenes details of this movie, including its filming locations, dates, and some interesting trivia.
Where it Filmed?
The movie Dawn of the Mummy was filmed in various locations. This included places such as The Nile Studio, Ahram Studio, Cairo, and Giza, all located in Egypt. Filming also took place in New York City, New York, USA. The filming began on June 9th, 1980 which gives an insight into the production timeline of the movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Barry Sattels | Bill |
| George Peck | Rick |
| John Salvo | Gary |
| Ibrahim Khan | Karib |
| Joan Levy | Jenny |
| Diane Beatty | June |
| Ali Gohar | Tarak |
| Baher Saied | Egyptian |
| Ali Azab | Egyptian |
| Ahmed Laban | Egyptian |
| Laila Nasr | High Priestess / Xena |
Trivia and Facts
- Dawn of the Mummy is a part of a German series known as “SchleFaZ” which features B-grade movies that are known for being unintentionally funny or poorly made. The series, hosted by Oliver Kalkofe and Peter Rütten, aired a censored version of Dawn of the Mummy in August, 2020. “SchleFaZ” is German slang for “the worst films ever”.
- The movie was edited into “Cent une tueries de zombies” in 2012, signaling its lasting influence in the horror genre.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Cairo, Egypt
- Latitude: 30.0444196
- Longitude: 31.2357116
- Place ID: ChIJ674hC6Y_WBQRujtC6Jay33k
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
- Location Name: Giza, Egypt
- Latitude: 30.0130557
- Longitude: 31.2088526
- Place ID: ChIJl5ZXNZJGWBQRUvx4mB_WkU4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Giza, El Omraniya, Giza Governorate, Egypt
- Timezone: Africa/Cairo
