When you think of mummies, visions of ancient curses and the slow shuffle of the undead come to mind. But get ready for a spine-chilling reimagining as director Lee Cronin sets out to resurrect 'The Mummy' in a way you've never seen before.
- Dec 21, 2024
AceShowbiz - New Line Cinema has confirmed that the reboot of "The Mummy," slated for an April 17, 2026 release, will be written and directed by Lee Cronin, the creative genius behind "Evil Dead Rise."
Known for his unique take on the horror genre, Cronin plans to dig deep into the earth to raise something very ancient and incredibly frightening. "This will be unlike any Mummy movie you ever laid eyeballs on before," Cronin proclaimed, promising a fresh and terrifying twist on the iconic monster.
The new "Mummy" project will be produced and co-financed by Blumhouse Productions and Atomic Monster, alongside Cronin's own label, Doppelgängers. Esteemed horror producers James Wan, Jason Blum, and John Keville will join as producers, with Michael Clear, Judson Scott, and Macdara Kelleher serving as executive producers. Alayna Glasthal will oversee the project for Atomic Monster.
While mummies have been a staple of horror cinema since Universal Pictures introduced the character played by Boris Karloff in the 1930s, Cronin's project will break away from the classic Universal horror property. This new take is completely original, not tied to the Universal Pictures' legacy nor the unsuccessful attempts to reboot the franchise in recent years, such as the 2017 version starring Tom Cruise.
The upcoming "Mummy" promises a new direction for the ancient mummy trope, something that Cronin, with his noted creativity and prior successes, seems more than capable of delivering. "Evil Dead Rise," Cronin's recent cult hit, grossed nearly $150 million globally on a modest budget of $12 million, underscoring his knack for combining critical acclaim with box office success.
Blumhouse Productions has previously found success reimagining classic horror figures, such as the sleeper hit "Invisible Man" starring Elisabeth Moss and the forthcoming "Wolfman" with director Lee Whannell and actor Christopher Abbott. With this track record, fans have high expectations that Cronin's "The Mummy" will not only pay homage to horror traditions but also reinvent them for a new audience.
So mark your calendars for April 17, 2026, because something ancient and terrifying will be unearthed, promising a thrilling horror experience unlike any "Mummy" film seen before. Young horror enthusiasts, get ready to experience the chills and thrills that only Lee Cronin can deliver.
