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Irish Director's 'Twisted Mummy' Stuns Early Audiences
16 Apr
Summary
- Cronin's new horror film is an audacious retelling of a classic monster.
- Early viewers describe the film as terrifying, disgusting, and a must-see.
- The film is rated 18 in Ireland and Britain, and R in the US.
Irish director Lee Cronin, known for "The Hole in the Ground" and "Evil Dead Rise," is releasing his latest horror film, "The Mummy," this Friday. This new take on the classic monster tale has garnered rave reviews from early audiences, who describe it as "audacious and twisted."
Critics attending early screenings have lauded the film for its intensity. Descriptions include "freaky-as-f extit{*** creepshow," "scary, scream-worthy & squirm-inducing," and a "big, nasty, gory, mean-spirited, disgusting ride." One YouTuber even called it the "most f***** up movie" ever watched in a theater, noting its "relentlessly and viciously haunting" nature.
The film, which stars Irish actor Jack Reynor, follows a young girl who reappears after an eight-year disappearance, turning a family reunion into a nightmare. "The Mummy" has been rated 18 in Ireland and Britain, and R in the United States. It is produced by New Line Cinema, known for horror franchises like "The Conjuring" and "Nightmare on Elm Street," with James Wan and Jason Blum also serving as producers.
