A long dead Egyptian named Imhotep is brought to life when an archaeologist reads out aloud from the Scroll of Thoth. Imhotep reincarnates as a modern Egyptian archaeologist determined to find the reincarnation of his long dead lover the Princess Ankh-es-en-amon. Unfortunately for an Ankh-es-en-amon look-alike he attempts to mummify her, not the most edifying of romantic passes, but fortunately, and just in the nick of time, she prays to the ancient goddess Isis and hey presto it's bye-bye Imhotep. One of the best of Universal's 1930s horror 'fantasies' with the inimitable Boris Karloff at his best.