The Mummy (2026) Review - Is Lee Cronin's Take Just an Evil Dead & Exorcist Movie in Disguise?

In this episode of Film Curious, we're reviewing The Mummy (2026), the latest Universal monster reimagining directed by Lee Cronin (Evil Dead Rise), starring Jack Reynor, Leah Acosta, and May Calamawy. Not to be mistaken for the 1999 Mummy starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. This is an entirely new one. We debate whether this fresh take on The Mummy works, why Pete couldn’t shake the feeling he was watching an Evil Dead or Exorcist film, how the demon Nasmaranian has zero roots in Egyptian mythology, and whether the 2 hour and 14 minute runtime was necessary. We also briefly touch on Universal's ongoing series of monster reboots, how it compares to The Invisible Man and Wolf Man, and what Mike Flanagan’s upcoming Exorcist film might mean for this corner of horror.Guest Co-Host | Pete Tedone - Instagram⏱️Timestamps00:00 Highlight Clip from Episode00:30 Intro - The Plot (No Spoilers), Director, & Cast Breakdown03:59 Ashley’s Overall Feelings on the Film05:01 Pete’s Overall Feelings on the Film06:03 Is This Just an Evil Dead Movie? 07:30 Some Stipulations with a Major Plot Point09:44 The Movie's Success So Far & How It Compares to Universal’s Other Monster Reboots11:15 ⚠️Spoilers⚠️ - The Demon & The Ending18:39 Wrap Up - Evil Dead & Halloween Horror Nights20:49 Outro - Thanks for Listening! Don’t Forget to Subscribe! 🎬Subscribe so you never miss a new film discovery!#TheMummy #HorrorMovies #FilmPodcast