What is la leyenda de la momia?

"La Leyenda de la Momia" (The Legend of the Mummy) is a Mexican adventure film released in 2014, directed by Alberto Rodriguez and starring Luis Felipe Tovar and Liz Vega. The story revolves around an archeologist and his team who discover an ancient mummy in a Mayan pyramid. The mummy, which is cursed, comes back to life and goes on a killing spree. The film mixes elements of horror, action, and comedy.

The movie was filmed in locations in Mexico, including Tulum and Mexico City, and features visual effects by the same team behind "Avatar" and "The Hobbit" movies. It was produced by Alejandra Lopez and distributed by Lionsgate and Pantelion Films.

"La Leyenda de la Momia" was the highest grossing Mexican film of 2014, and it has been praised for its special effects and production value. However, it was also criticized for its lack of a coherent plot and character development. Despite mixed reviews, it was successful enough to spawn a sequel, "La Leyenda del Chupacabras" (The Legend of the Chupacabras), in 2016.