"The Mummy" Director Lee Cronin on Writing and Directing the Horror Film

In this episode, we welcome Lee Cronin. Lee is the writer and director of The Mummy, which follows his breakout work on The Hole in the Ground and Evil Dead Rise. In our conversation, Lee shares about reimagining The Mummy, writing the script, his directing process, and other creative workflows. He also discusses his approach to crafting horror, along with the lessons learned from his career making movies.“The Making Of” is presented by AJA:AJA solves IP, sync gen hurdles at NAB From remote production to monitoring, IP introduces new challenges across productions. Get ahead of them with AJA’s latest ST 2110 solutions, including BRIDGE LIVE IP and an upcoming IP25-R firmware update. The company also unveiled a new OG-GEN10 solution bringing its GEN10 Mini-Converter functionality to an openGear format. Find out more.Upcoming Event: Cine Gear Expo LA | June 5-6, 2026 Cine Gear Expo LA is a place where creatives, technicians, and business professionals can come together, share ideas, forge new relationships, and create lasting collaborations. Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, established industry veteran, or technology enthusiast, this is an event that celebrates the passion and dedication of the cinematic community! Learn more hereThunderbolt 5 Speed. DIY RAID Without Limits.The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is a next-gen Thunderbolt 5 NVMe enclosure built for serious post workflows. Delivering up to 6622MB/s, it lets you use your own drives to create a high-performance RAID with up to 32TB—and beyond via daisy chaining. Compact, powerful, and scalable for 8K+ and VFX workflows. Available for pre-order now, shipping in late June. Explore hereZEISS CinCraft LensCore: Cinema Lens Looks for CompositingZEISS announces the launch of CinCraft LensCore, a novel solution for creating physically based cinematic lens looks for visual effects and animation. Built on the Virtual Lens Technology introduced at FMX in 2025, this new Nuke plugin brings decades of ZEISS optical expertise into post-production, bridging the gap between on-set lens choices and the VFX pipeline. Learn more hereMeet the Elgato Prompter XLThe Elgato Prompter XL is an all-in-one studio teleprompter designed for larger, more professional setups, featuring a 15.6” removable display and an extended reading range of up to 15 feet so talent can stay on script even at a distance. With ultra-wide compatibility, simple USB 3.2 connectivity, and included software, it easily integrates into multi-camera productions, live shows, and content creation workflows—while also doubling as a secondary monitor between shoots. Available at Videoguys.com, call us at 800-323-2325 for more information. Browse herePodcast Rewind:April 2026 - Ep. 131.Advertise in The Making Of:Promote your products or services to 250,000 film and TV industry pros each week. To explore a partnership, please email [email protected] Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe