The Scorpion King (2002)
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The Scorpion King (2002) is an action-adventure film that serves as a prequel to The Mummy Returns (2001). Set in ancient Egypt, it follows the story of Mathayus, a skilled warrior who is hired to assassinate the evil sorcerer, Memnon, who rules with an iron fist.
However, Mathayus learns that Memnonβs power is derived from dark magic and must face a series of challenges to defeat him. Along the way, Mathayus forms an alliance with a beautiful seer, and together, they embark on a dangerous journey to stop Memnon’s reign of terror.
As Mathayus fights to fulfill his destiny, he rises to become the legendary Scorpion King, a powerful ruler in his own right. The film combines intense action, mystical elements, and themes of heroism and betrayal.