![]() However, where there’s a treasure, there are always hunters out to get it. What’s even better is that there are multiple horror scenes that can really shake a younger audience.ĭirected by Joe Sichta, Scooby-Doo in Where's My Mummy? follows the story of when Velma takes part in an archeological dig with an Egyptian prince, and accidentally discovers a hidden tomb of Cleopatra within the Sphinx. The comedic scenes are also very engaging and hold true to the original Scooby-Doo theme. There are character diversities, appropriate cultural representation, catchy music, and well-designed ‘mummies’. Not only does she get to play the protagonist, but she also shows off her knowledge of Egyptian history. Velma gets to shine in this feature film. The film was directed by Tony Cervone and scored a 48% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Blue Falcon and his team of sidekicks are also there to help the gang spoil Dick’s plans and rescue their friends. In this one, Shaggy and Scooby are kidnapped by Dick Dastardly, who wants to use Scooby to open a portal to the world of the dead. The animation is also one of the best to exist in the Scooby-Doo universe. However, the film did a pretty good job in its comedic scenes and portrayal of the characters. In addition to that, the gang, except Scooby-Doo, were voiced by completely different voice actors, which was a disappointment. Another instance is when Shaggy and Scooby start drifting apart, because of some unnecessary jealousy. For example, the offspring of Blue Falcon is merely a whiny teen who exists to mess the plans up. Blue Falcon’s son is also in this film and plays a comedic role, along with the usual Shaggy-Scooby duo.Īs exciting as this cross-over sounds, the plot has a way of messing up in some scenes. That’s right, THE Dick Dastardly from the Hanna-Barbera universe. Unlike the usual mystery gigs, the gang finds themselves in Dick Dastardly’s plans. Scoob! invites fans to a fresh new concept, mashed with nostalgic characters and a new mission. The film was directed by Scott Jeralds and the music composed by Rich Dickerson. Of course, the gang doesn’t believe vampires are real, and decides to investigate by going undercover as musicians. There, three vampires, along with a giant vampire monster called Yowie Yahoo kidnaps one of the performers and disappears. While touring, they decide to attend a Vampire Rock Festival near the mountain areas. Aside from that, giving each character a little spotlight was a good addition.Īfter solving a never-ending amount of mysteries, the Scooby gang takes a vacation break to Australia. Fans might remember them from Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost. They brought a good kind of nostalgia with their catchy music. While there are a few setbacks, such as the non-threatening antagonists and annoying characters, the movie brought in some eye-catching factors as well. From big scary monsters to the usual ‘’let’s split up and find some clues’’ tactic, this film doesn’t forget its original mystery and adventure theme. Scooby-Doo and the Legend of the Vampire is as classic as a Scooby-Doo movie gets.
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