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"Lee Cronin's The Mummy" is a 2026 supernatural horror film written and directed by Lee Cronin ¹. It is a reimagining of "The Mummy" franchise, focusing on an ancient Egyptian demon known as the Nasmaranian, which possesses its victims ¹.

Plot Summary

The film centers on a young daughter of a journalist who disappears into the desert in Egypt without a trace ⁴⁸. Eight years later, she is returned to her severely traumatized family in New Mexico ²⁴. However, what should be a joyful reunion quickly devolves into a living nightmare as the family realizes she is hosting an ancient, malevolent entity ²⁴⁶. The narrative involves themes of possession and exorcism ¹.

Key Cast and Crew

• Director and Writer: Lee Cronin ¹
• Starring: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, and Natalie Grace ¹²

Critical Reception and Comparisons

Reviews suggest that "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" shares more similarities with Lee Cronin's previous film, "Evil Dead Rise," than with earlier iterations of "The Mummy" franchise (such as those starring Boris Karloff, Brendan Fraser, or Tom Cruise) ⁵⁷. Critics have described the film as relentlessly brutal and potentially monotonous in its cruelty, aiming to numb rather than thrill viewers ⁵. It has received reviews and ratings on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic ³.

Availability

The film is available for streaming on HBO Max, with plans starting at $10.99 per month ⁶.