To what extent is

The Curse of the

Sad Mummy
influenced by
Expressionism
and Film Noir?
Eleanor Luckett
Introduction

Links to film Noir lighting and deep

shadows to frame and emphasise
characters and environments.
Links to Expressionism through giving
characterisation to elements such as
the shadows/depressive thoughts
literally tapping on his shoulder
Use of a combination of books on
expressionism, film noir and related
animation processes.
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Uses highly shadowed, strongly lit
environments, much like the use of
lighting in film noir.
Use of wonky lines in environments
and dark spaces to create an uneasy
feeling similar to early German
expressionism (eg. Cabinet of Dr Caligari
and Nosferatu)
Dark, dirtier colour pallet links to Egypt
but also shows depression/anxiety of
character lost abused child syndrome.
Damaged protagonist often feature of
expressionist films.
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Use of combination of 3D
animation and modelling
with hand drawn textures
creates a less smooth,
less perfect aesthetic;
resulting in a more
uncomfortable experience
for the viewer which can
aid in our empathy for
Amumu as a character.
Conclusion
Largely influenced by the visual aspects of Film Noir and
Expressionism, using the same tonal values despite using colour.
Uses theory behind the movements too decision to not use the
typical methods and/or style different to other cinematics
Uses style to help tell some of the story
Makes this cinematic stand out far more than the others not a style
often seen anymore. Has a really unusual aesthetic.
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List of Illustrations
Figure 1 The Curse of the Mummy (2015) [film capture] At:
http://www.iamag.co/features/itsart/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/curse-of-the-sad-
Mummy-1.jpg (Accessed on 18/10/2017)
Figure 2 Amumu Highlight (2015) [film capture] At: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tPQ-
n403Ngg/VMZ-75bUQvI/AAAAAAAAiUg/DDUnpj8R5TU/s1600/Amumu_highlight_2.jpg
(Accessed on 19/10/2017)
Figure 3 Shadows Wallpaper (2017) [film capture] At: http://lolwp.com/wp-
content/uploads/2015/01/Curse-of-the-Sad-Mummy-02.jpg (Accessed on 18/10/2017)
Figure 4 The last Mummy (2015) [film capture] At: http://i58.tinypic.com/20kzqr7.jpg
(Accessed on 18/10/2017)
Figure 5 Teardrop Wallpaper (2017) [film capture] At: http://lolwp.com/wp-
content/uploads/2015/01/Curse-of-the-Sad-Mummy-12.jpg (Accessed on 18/10/2017)
Figure 6 Amumu wallpaper (2017) [film capture] At: http://lolwp.com/wp-
content/uploads/2015/01/Curse-of-the-Sad-Mummy-13.jpg (Accessed on 19/10/2017)