Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Puts The Horror Back In The Concept

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No sooner do we hear that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz could be returning to the big screen than we get word of another unrelated movie calling itself The Mummy. We’re….still getting the other one, right? As far as we know, yes — this Mummy is not a Universal Studios picture, and thus unconnected to the Universal Monsters. Apparently “The Mummy” is a title that can be used by anyone, as long as it’s distinct in some other way. Hence “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy,” the official title that includes the name of the director. Cronin directed Evil Dead Rise, and if you remember how thoroughly creepy he was able to make a franchise that up to that point wallowed in Bruce Campbell Camp…you know what you’re in for. This is not a traditional tale of a mummy that rises and goes “urgh”…because that’s not scary enough! The trailer posted online is very vague and sells more of a mood than a plot, using flashing images and unsettling noises. In our opinion not enough trailers use this approach! It’s a lot more effective than just showing us clips of the film. So….something happened to Katie, and it involved mummification at some […]
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Lee Cronin's The Mummy stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Veronica Falcón, and opens in theaters April 17.

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[alexbaker]

At first glance, the shared title caused confusion, but that fades quickly. What matters is tone, not branding. This version seems to aim for discomfort instead of nostalgia. That already sets it apart. The use of sound and fragmented images in the trailer feels intentional. Horror works best when the mind fills in gaps. Too much clarity kills fear. Centering the plot on a family raises the emotional stakes naturally. Watching relationships strain under pressure is scarier than watching heroes fight monsters. Cronin’s interest in forgotten practices adds depth. It suggests the horror comes from belief systems, not just creatures. That makes the threat feel more real. Skepticism remains, especially with bold comparisons, but interest outweighs doubt. This could fail if it leans too hard into misery, but if balanced well, it might be genuinely unsettling.

 

[Jayce]

I’ll keep my expectations low, but I’m interested. Horror trailers that sell mood instead of plot usually respect the viewer more. I don’t need to know everything about Katie or the mummification right now. I just need to feel that something is wrong. The quote about unspoken practices caught my attention because history often has dark corners people avoid. Using that as inspiration feels smarter than recycling curses and gods. I also like that it’s centered on a family instead of explorers or soldiers. Regular people make horror feel closer to real life. I’m not expecting a fun movie. I’m expecting something heavy and uncomfortable. If that’s what it delivers, then it’s doing its job. If it turns into loud chaos, then it misses the point. I’ll watch it with an open mind.

 

[Sasha Banker]

This sounds like the kind of horror that makes you sit still and feel uncomfortable instead of jumping and laughing after scares. That alone makes it stand out. The mummy being treated as a process instead of a monster feels more disturbing. Bodies being changed against their will is a hard idea to shake. Setting it inside a family makes everything feel tighter and more painful. There is no escape when home becomes unsafe. The trailer’s refusal to show answers feels bold, not lazy. That choice tells me the movie wants viewers to feel lost. Cronin earned some trust after Evil Dead Rise because he understands how to stretch tension. Hoping this one slows down instead of going bigger.