Get your big boy or girl knickers on and hold ’em tight, kiddas — because some things should never be dug up, dusted off, or resurrected. Yet here we are, trembling with delight.
A brand‑new era of one of horror’s most beloved tales is officially upon us. Writer‑director Lee Cronin — the twisted mind behind Evil Dead Rise — is steering the sarcophagus this time around, delivering a bold, modern, and deeply psychological take on “The Mummy.” The film hits theaters April 17, 2026, and if early whispers are any indication, we’re in for a sandstorm of dread, grief, and supernatural chaos.
This retelling centers on a family shattered by the unthinkable. Synopsis: “The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Some eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.”
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Cronin’s spin trades ancient curses and treasure‑hungry explorers for something far more intimate — a haunting that crawls under the skin and stays there. It’s trauma‑horror meets mythic terror, wrapped in a desert‑baked mystery that refuses to stay dead.
Quick Fact Box
- Release date: April 17, 2026
- Writer/Director: Lee Cronin
- Cast: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, Veronica Falcón
- Genre: Horror / Supernatural mystery
- Distribution: Theatrical release
The cast is stacked with emotional heavy hitters: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and the incomparable Veronica Falcón. Each brings a grounded intensity that hints this version won’t rely on spectacle alone — it’s character‑driven, eerie, and dripping with atmosphere.
If you thought you were prepared, think again. This is shaping up to be an audacious, twisted, and nerve‑jangling resurrection of a classic. We genuinely cannot wait to pee our trousers.
Press play on your fear. April can’t come soon enough.
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