In a reimagining of The Mummy franchise that dates back to the Universal Classic Monster series of the 1930’s. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is written and directed by, you guessed it, Lee Cronin, known most recently for Evil Dead Rise in 2023.
In addition to reviewing the film, we contextualize the greater Mummy franchise with where it has been and where it’s going, as well as discuss Blumhouse, the studio behind this latest installment.
The film synopsis is as follows: 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. The film stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Verónica Falcón. The film is currently sitting at 45% on Rotten Tomatoes with a 77% Popcornmeter audience score.
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Danny Jarabek
Adam Patla
Joshua Mbonu
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