American Mummy

American Mummy is a suspenseful horror thriller movie from 2014, directed by Charles Pinion and starring Suziey Block, Aidan Bristow, and Aaron Burt. This movie is a gripping spectral voyage into the world of Egyptian mythology set in contemporary American society that promises a bone-chilling and suspenseful viewing experience.

The movie features an ensemble cast, lead by Suziey Block, who plays the character of Carmen, Aidan Bristow playing a role of Max, and Aaron Burt as Albert. This team of scholars and college students come together to explore the archaeological mysteries hidden in the depths of the American southwest.

The storyline of American Mummy revolves around this scientific expedition uncovering an ancient Egyptian burial site unusually located in the United States, deep in the wilderness of the American southwest. The team is fascinated and puzzled by their discovery, as it presents a challenge to conventional historic and archeological wisdom, given the large spatial disconnection between ancient Egypt and modern USA. They proceed to excavate the unusual site, driven by curiosity and the thirst for knowledge.

As the archaeological exploration progresses, the team unearths a unique prehistoric relic, presumed to be from an ancient Egyptian civilization. The relic appears to be preserved mummy wrappings, seeming oddly out of place in an American setting. Suziey Block's character, Carmen, an anthropology student, is especially intrigued by the unearthed artifact. Her curiosity soon turns into obsession, pushing her to explore and understand the intricate designs, symbology, and potential magic contained within the ancient artifact. Despite warnings and the tentative apprehensions of her team, Carmen, assisted by Max and Albert, decides to unravel the age-old wrappings.

Unbeknownst to the team, this step sets into motion a chain of events they had not anticipated. As they begin to unwrap this mysterious relic from its ancient linen encasing, the team unwittingly releases a potent, ancient curse – a powerful force that has been lying dormant for centuries is now free. A series of anomalies follow, and the team quickly realizes that they might have awoken an ancient, mummified entity who is now unleashed upon them, stirring fear and causing havoc. This throws their otherwise organized and systematic scientific expedition into unbridled chaos and terror.

The rest of the film navigates through the team's desperate attempts at understanding the phenomenon they have unwittingly unleashed, their struggle for survival, and their race against time to neutralize the unleashed force. The symbiotic relationship between the plot's suspense and the obscure ancient history contributes to the spectator's lingering sense of puzzlement and eerie anticipation.

Charles Pinion, the director, does a great job in effectively blending elements of horror, suspense, archaeology, and ancient warfare in a contemporary setting for 'American Mummy.' The director's vision aptly engages viewers on a thrilling ride that navigates the realms of academia, adventure, suspense, horror and ancient mythology.

The performances by the lead actors are also noteworthy. Suziey Block gives a stellar performance as the determined, ambitious, and fearless Carmen. Aidan Bristow display a wide array of emotional nuances as Max, helping to create an immersive viewing experience. Aaron Burt's portrayal of Albert combines intellectuality with an undercurrent of tension and fear that adds depth to the plot.

The depth of the narrative, along with the beautiful cinematography that captures the eerie desolation and vastness of the barren, excavation site, combined with the gripping performances of the cast contributes to making 'American Mummy' an engrossing cinematic experience. At the heart of the film is an exploration of humanity’s curiosity, the thirst for knowledge, and the explosive results when that curiosity awakens forces that lie far beyond the realm of human understanding.

In conclusion, 'American Mummy' extends an invitation to viewers to embark on an undulating cinematic journey into the realm of ancient mythology, horror, and suspense. The film promises a roller coaster ride of emotions, and a thrilling mystery that will keep viewers on their toes until the very end. Just when it seems like the mystery unravels, new, unexpected turns rope the viewers back into the suspenseful narrative. This fear-inducing thriller is certainly one of the high-points of the genre, and a must-watch for fans of horror and mythology.