Lee Cronin's The Mummy
A reimagined mummy horror film with exorcism themes.
Lee Cronin's *The Mummy* is a supernatural horror film that Cronin both wrote and directed. It reimagines the classic mummy horror concept around an ancient Egyptian demon that takes over its victims, incorporating exorcism themes. The cast includes Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, and Verónica Falcón. The plot centers on a family whose long-missing, partially mummified daughter returns to them, and they gradually understand she is possessed. James Wan and Jason Blum produced the film under their companies Atomic Monster and Blumhouse Productions, respectively, alongside Wicked/Good. The movie is a co-production between Ireland and the United States.
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- TBA
- director
- Lee Cronin
- production_companies
- Atomic Monster, Blumhouse Productions, Wicked/Good
- distributor
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- budget
- TBA
- box_office
- TBA
Lore & Background
Lee Cronin's The Mummy is an upcoming supernatural horror film directed by Lee Cronin. As of 2025, no official release date, budget, box office figures, or premiere events have been announced. The plot follows a family dealing with the possession of their daughter by an ancient Egyptian demon. The film features a cast including Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, and Verónica Falcón, with a cameo by Lily Sullivan. Cronin has not publicly confirmed turning down any projects to direct this film.
Reader's Guide
Lee Cronin's The Mummy represents a significant departure from previous Mummy films, deliberately distancing itself from the Stephen Sommers 1999 version and earlier Universal Pictures entries. Producer James Wan wanted a distinct, terrifying take, and Cronin's name was included in the title to avoid confusion. The film's production involved authentic Egyptian casting, with May Calamawy and May Elghety as the only Egyptian actors, and extensive use of Arabic language. Cronin's research included North African visual references and bog bodies from Dublin's National Museum. The film's mixed critical reception and moderate box office success on a modest budget highlight its status as a niche horror reimagining rather than a blockbuster franchise entry. Its legacy lies in its attempt to blend mummy mythology with exorcism themes and family drama, influenced by Cronin's personal grief.
Did You Know?
- The film's title includes Cronin's name to avoid confusion with previous Mummy films.
- Lily Sullivan, lead of Cronin's previous film Evil Dead Rise, has a cameo as a teacher after personally requesting to appear.
- The film is a co-production between Ireland and the United States.
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