Under Wraps (1997 film)
First Disney Channel Original Movie, a mummy comedy.
Under Wraps is a 1997 American television comedy film directed by Greg Beeman. It stars Bill Fagerbakke in a dual role, along with Adam Wylie, Mario Yedidia, and Clara Bryant. The film is notable as the first Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) produced by Disney Channel.
Quick Facts
- Writer
- Don Rhymer
- Director
- Greg Beeman
- Starring
- Adam Wylie / Mario Yedidia / Clara Bryant / Ken Campbell / Corinne Bohrer / Penny Peyser / Ed Lauter / Bill Fagerbakke
- Music
- David Michael Frank
- Country
- United States
- Language
- English
- Editor
- Norman Hollyn
- Cinematography
- Mark W. Gray
- Runtime
- 95 minutes
- Company
- Mummy Entertainment / Hallmark Entertainment
- Network
- Disney Channel
- Released
- 1997-10-25
Facts from the source article.
Lore & Background
The film follows Marshall, a pre-teen horror fan living with his single mother. He and his friends Amy and Gilbert investigate rumors of a body in the basement of the recently deceased Mr. Kubat. They discover an Egyptian mummy, which is resurrected when moonlight strikes an ancient amulet. The mummy, named Harold, is harmless and clumsy. The kids learn from their adult friend Bruce that Harold must be returned to his sarcophagus before midnight on Halloween or he will perish. Mr. Kubat, who faked his death for tax evasion, is trafficking black market artifacts and sends his men to recapture Harold. The kids and Bruce rescue Harold, reunite him with a female mummy, and the two mummies return to eternal rest. Marshall then decides to accept his mother's boyfriend and scale back his horror fandom.
Reader's Guide
Under Wraps holds historical significance as the first Disney Channel Original Movie, launching a long-running franchise of television films for the network. It was shot in Chico, California, and was included in Disney Channel's 100 DCOMs celebration from May to June 2016. The film was unavailable on home video until 2005, when Echo Bridge Entertainment released it on DVD, and it is not currently available anywhere. A remake premiered in October 2021, and a sequel, Under Wraps 2, was released on September 25, 2022. The film's legacy includes its role in establishing the DCOM brand and its continued recognition through remakes and sequels.
Did You Know?
- Under Wraps is the first Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM).
- The film was shot in Chico, California.
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