Lee Cronin's The Mummy is a reimagining of the classic monster, shifting the focus from spectacle to a more psychological and family-centered approach. The film stars Jack Reynor and Laia Costa as Charlie and Larissa Cannon, parents struggling with the decades-long mystery surrounding the disappearance of their child, Katie, in Egypt. As the family faces a new crisis, they find themselves confronting signs of demonic possession linked to an ancient entity, leading to a narrative that explores the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural. Through this lens, the mummy is portrayed as a manifestation of psychological possession, adding a layer of depth to the classic horror theme, and raising questions about the true nature of the family's ordeal.
'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' presents 'mummification for a different purpose.' The director, James Wan, and Jason Blum discuss how they rethought a classic movie monster.
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