Lee Cronin's horror film The Mummy, which reportedly left cinema-goers "literally gagging" during its theatrical run, is now available for home streaming on HBO Max as of July 3. The movie, which follows a family's terrifying reunion with their missing daughter, has garnered a stark contrast between critical and audience reviews.
Plot and Premise
The story centers on TV journalist Charlie Cannon (Jack Reynor), his wife Larissa (Laia Costa), and their children living in Egypt. When their daughter Katie vanishes from their home, the family is devastated. Eight years later, after relocating abroad, they receive a shocking phone call: their daughter has been discovered mummified yet still breathing inside an ancient sarcophagus. Their initial joy turns to horror as they realize something is deeply wrong with their child.
Director and Comparisons
Irish filmmaker Lee Cronin, known for Evil Dead Rise and the upcoming Evil Dead Burn, directed the film. Before its release, Cronin described it as "an insane mashup... almost one part Poltergeist and one part Se7en."
Critical and Audience Reception
While critics gave The Mummy a modest 46% score on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences responded far more enthusiastically, with a 72% audience rating at the time of writing. One fan declared it "the best horror movie since The Exorcist. Kept us on the edge of our seats." Another added, "It's probably the most scariest movie I've ever seen." A third viewer commented, "As scary as The Exorcist! Very Gore! Super, super scary."
Viewer Warnings and Praise
Many viewers warned of the film's intense gore. One fan wrote, "This movie was so freaking DISGUSTING and nasty. So good though. From skin peeling, nasty toes, and bodily fluid it had me literally gagging. Be warned if sensitive because this was just grooossss. Ugh. Bravo." Another fan compared it favorably to other horror releases, stating, "We really liked it! Very intense. Way better than some that were rated better like Smile 2! That one was bad!"
Streaming Availability
The Mummy is now streaming exclusively on HBO Max, allowing viewers to decide for themselves whether they have the stomach for it.
