

Building A Better Mummy
- Documentary
An in-depth look into the creative and technical processes that brought us the heart-stopping visual effects of the film, with director Stephen Sommers and the crew at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM).
Building A Better Mummy is a 1999 documentary that goes behind the scenes of The Mummy's groundbreaking visual effects. Featuring director Stephen Sommers and the team at Industrial Light & Magic, the film explores the creative and technical innovations that made the movie's effects a landmark achievement.
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Stephen SommersSelf- John Andrew Berton Jr.Self
Sean DanielSelf
Brendan FraserSelf- Alexander LaurantSelf
- Daniel JeannetteSelf
- Dennis TurnerSelf
- Michael BauerSelf
Ben SnowSelf- Catherine CraigSelf
Arnold VoslooSelf
Nick DudmanSelf- Ed KramerSelf
- David HorsleySelf
Simon CraneSelf
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Building A Better Mummy — frequently asked
When was Building A Better Mummy released?
The documentary was released on September 28, 1999.
What is the documentary about?
It provides an in-depth look at the creative and technical processes behind The Mummy's visual effects, featuring insights from director Stephen Sommers and the Industrial Light & Magic team.
Who directed or worked on this documentary?
Director Stephen Sommers and the crew at Industrial Light & Magic are featured throughout the documentary discussing their work on The Mummy.

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