Horror Hangout Podcast Episode 433 : Lee Cronin's The Mummy (w/ Terrelle Graham)

In this three-part deep dive, Ben Errington and Andy Conduit Turner welcome back guest Terrelle Graham to dissect Lee Cronin's 2026 supernatural horror film *The Mummy*, a radical departure from the Brendan Fraser franchise that sparked controversy with its marketing and tonal ambitions. The hosts explore the film’s divisive blend of *The Exorcist*-style psychological dread and *Evil Dead*-esque grotesquery, criticizing its inconsistent narrative structure—particularly the jarring eight-year time jump that undermines emotional stakes and character development. Despite these flaws, they acknowledge the film’s visual creativity, including the eerie underground black pyramid, the mummy’s ambiguous demonic nature, and inventive uses of Morse code and Bluetooth as supernatural conduits. The discussion also highlights underdeveloped mythology, especially around the demon Nazmaranian, and missed opportunities to authentically engage with Egyptian lore, instead relying on familiar horror tropes. Yet, the episode concludes with appreciation for the film’s bold, visceral set pieces and gross-out moments, which remain memorable even as the story falters. The hosts also champion the forgotten 1998 cult film *Tale of the Mummy* as a far more entertaining, campy, and culturally grounded alternative, praising its British flair and Sean Pertwee’s standout performance. The episode closes with gratitude to Graham and a teaser for the next episode featuring Shannon Fletcher on *The Autopsy of Jane Doe*.