The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—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.

Director Lee Cronin's take on The Mummy injects some juicy gore and personal stakes into the classic horror setup, but the scares in this gross-out extravaganza get entombed by a padded running time.

delivers a sarcophagus of gore-heavy horror that, while reliant on familiar tropes, still ekes out intense thrills.

'Lee Cronin's The Mummy' showcases impressive directorial vision with an oppressive, immersive atmosphere and strong performances that elevate the material. The intense gore and body horror divide audiences - some praise its unapologetic visceral approach while others find it excessive. However, the film struggles with derivative storytelling that borrows heavily from recent possession films, a bloated runtime that drags, and writing criticized for plot holes and missed opportunities with its Egyptian setting despite some well-executed character moments.