Creepy children and mummies collide in this lackluster horror film. Directed by Lee Cronin, the movie promises chilling kids and intense gore but delivers an unsatisfying storyline. The exceptional gore can’t compensate for the narrative’s lack of excitement. The film revolves around the Cannon family, who, after their daughter Katie’s mysterious disappearance in Cairo, find her in an ancient sarcophagus eight years later. She’s traumatized, and the family’s denial of her bizarre behavior drags on for far too long in the film’s lengthy runtime.
Cronin’s retelling of the mummy tale introduces a fresh storyline but is hindered by formulaic elements. Despite impressive gore, the film’s lack of narrative fulfillment leaves viewers questioning its promise of horror. The storyline taps into well-worn horror tropes, leading to an unsatisfying conclusion. While the gore might engage some audiences, the lack of innovative storytelling keeps it from being a groundbreaking horror entry. Instead of a thrilling new horror saga, it feels like a mix of existing movies, suggesting some horror themes are best left untouched. “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” opens in theaters on April 17.