Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is already garnering a clear pattern in early reactions, with multiple critics highlighting similar responses to its tone and execution ahead of release. As per critic responses, the upcoming release is being widely described as a disturbing and graphic horror entry.

Critics are haunted by Lee Cronin’s The Mummy in first reactions

The Mummy has generated strong early reactions from critics ahead of its theatrical release on April 17, 2026. Responses largely focus on the film’s intense horror elements. Directed by Lee Cronin, many are describing the supernatural horror movie as a graphic and unsettling take on the classic monster story.

Aaron Neuwirth linked the film’s style to Evil Dead Rise, writing, “You’ll have fun with what he’s bringing to The Mummy. Bizarre choices here and there, but the spirit of a gross monster movie involving a little girl mummy pays off well.”

Furthermore, Bill Bria described the film in strong terms, calling it “a nasty, gruesome, mean-spirited & disgusting little” horror film. He also compared its tone to a mix of influences such as The Omen, The Vanishing, and Braindead, noting that it runs slightly long. Bria concluded, “She bites. Hard.”

Meanwhile, Brandon Davis reported, “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is the most f—– up movie I’ve ever watched in a theater. Relentlessly and viciously haunting with ghoulish scares and intimately textured violence. I had to look away… many times.”

Courtney Howard added that the film “does not hold back,” describing it as frightening and visually striking. She described the movie, “A freaky-as-fuck creepshow. Scary, scream-worthy & squirm-inducing.”

Moreover, Tyler Disney noted that the film does not feature Brendan Fraser, but said he enjoyed its mix of horror and comedy. He added that the third act becomes especially intense. 

Chris Killian similarly stated that the film “is, without question, the most terrifying and disgusting Mummy movie you’ll ever see.”

The cast of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy includes Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, and Verónica Falcón. The film revolves around a couple whose reunion with their missing daughter turns into a horrifying ordeal. Undoubtedly, early responses clearly indicate that his version presents a darker and more intense interpretation of the material.