10 Terrible Horror Movies Everybody Loves

To say that 1999's The Mummy does not exactly represent the pinnacle of cinematic prowess would be an understatement of Goliath proportions.

The remake of Boris Karloff's classic wastes zero time in getting bogged down in the usual pitfalls associated with fantasy horror. Stephen Sommers' picture exhibits questionable script writing, some comically bad acting and essentially every adventure flick cliché imaginable from the very get go. Mixed initial reviews meant that The Mummy's played-out Indiana Jones-esque vibe appeared destined for obscurity like a grain of sand in the Sahara.

However, much like Evie couldn't resist opening the Book of the Dead, viewers just couldn't help but enjoy The Mummy. It's unashamedly silly and endlessly cheesy - a recipe on paper for an absolute cinematic calamity - but somehow remains a rip-roaring ride from start to finish. The swashbuckling Rick O'Connell numbers amongst Brendan Fraser's most celebrated roles and provided the archetype for the modern adventure hero, while Rachel Weisz and Arnold Vosloo remain synonymous with their celebrated roles in the feel-good franchise.

Much of The Mummy's stratospheric success can arguably be accredited to its light-hearted sense of humor. Even the most stone faced viewers in the world never fail to crack a smile as Jonathan tries to blend in with Imhotep's minions using his best mindless acolyte impression, or O'Connell's array of meat-headed responses while being confronted with various supernatural antagonists.