Key Highlights
- The Mummy (2026) directed by Lee Cronin, a self-indulgent and gross-out spectacle.
- Main characters struggle to cope with their daughter’s strange condition post-curse.
- Lee Cronin’s film aims to shock with over-the-top gore scenes, despite its convoluted plot.
- Critics find the movie entertaining but flawed due to excessive content and confusing narrative.
The Mummy: A Self-Indulgent Gore Fest
Lee Cronin’s latest venture into the horror genre, “The Mummy,” is a true test of your gag reflex. Stream it if you dare—or skip it and save yourself from the squick.
A Family Derailed by Ancient Curse
The Cannons, a family living in Cairo, face an unexpected twist when their young daughter, Katie, vanishes into thin air. Eight years later, she reappears, but not as a happy-go-lucky kid. She’s now a leathery, vacant-eyed teen with terrifying toenail situations and a penchant for swallowing scorpions whole. The family’s journey to find answers and care for their cursed child is anything but smooth sailing.
Gore-Heavy and Overlong
Director Lee Cronin throws the kitchen sink at us, aiming for maximum disgust with scenes of projectile vomiting, glistening pus, and other yucks. The result? A 134-minute behemoth that’s hard to stomach—literally and figuratively. While some may find it entertaining, others will be left questioning why they ever started this journey in the first place.
Expert Criticism and Personal Take
Critic John Serba finds the film overcomplicated and logic-deprived but also highly entertaining at times. “The Toenail Scene” and other creative displays of diabolical barfing make up for the narrative tangle, which serves more as a tool for comedy than coherent storytelling.
“You might think this is new, but laughing is always more fun,” Serba adds, suggesting viewers give it a chance. “Skip It” or “Stream It”—the choice is yours.
Final Verdict
If you’re in the mood for some intense and unapologetic horror, “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” might just be your cup of tea. But beware—once you start, you won’t know when to stop.