However, the efforts are being hampered by the superstitions of the workers, who believe the area to be haunted by the mummy and his bride, which happened 25 years prior.

Two representatives of the Scripps Museum, Dr. James Halsey and Dr. Ilzor Zandaab, arrive on the scene and present their credentials to the head of the project, Pat Walsh.

Zandaab explains the legend of Kharis and Ananka to Ragheb as he brews the tana leaves, giving instructions on their use.

While in their care, and although apparently suffering from amnesia, the girl displays an incredible knowledge of ancient Egypt.

Fleeing the monster after he attacks and kills Cajun Joe, she comes to Betty's tent seeking refuge.

Zandaab, having already administered the tana fluid to the young Ananka, is angered to find Ragheb making advances on Betty.

Locking himself inside a cell-like room, Ragheb is powerless to do anything but watch as Kharis brings down the walls on the two of them.

Tom Tyler appears as Kharis in the flashback sequence through the use of footage from The Mummy's Hand, the second film in the series.

The Mummy's Curse generally received moderate to poor reviews with criticism aimed at the use of stock footage and the confusion of the location of the story as New England is not known for its swamp areas.

[3] Writing for Famous Monsters in 1962, Joe Dante Jr. included The Mummy's Curse on his list of the worst horror films ever made.