Lee Cronin's The Mummy
Lee Cronin's The Mummy

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Lee Cronin's The Mummy

2026
Movie
133 min
English

The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.

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Director: Lee CroninGenres: Horror, Action, Adventure

Plot Summary

Details about Lee Cronin's upcoming 'The Mummy' film are scarce, but it is anticipated to be a fresh take on the classic Universal monster franchise. The story is expected to introduce a new take on the ancient Egyptian princess, Ahmanet, and her curse. It aims to deliver a blend of horror and adventure, potentially exploring darker themes and a more terrifying antagonist than previous iterations.

Critical Reception

As the film has not yet been released, there is no critical reception available. Expectations are high given director Lee Cronin's previous work in the horror genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Awaiting release for critical and audience feedback.

Google audience: Audience reactions are currently unavailable as the film is still in production.

Awards & Accolades

None notable as the film has not been released.

Fun Fact

Lee Cronin, known for his acclaimed 2019 horror film 'The Hole in the Ground', is directing this new iteration of 'The Mummy', signaling a potential shift towards a more character-driven and atmospheric horror approach for the iconic monster.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I had high hopes for this, but boy was I disappointed... Instead of getting Christopher Lee, Boris Karloff or even Arnold Vosloo - we get a modern day "Carrie" with a few bandages and a rehash of the "Azazel" story - only this time with a s...

Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy isn’t scary or memorable; it’s raunchy exploitation and over-orchestrated expired cheese. It is a horror film that reeks of nothing but ridiculousness. The sad part is there’s a decent enough concept buried somewhere ...