Lee Cronin takes "The Mummy" in a new direction by telling a horror story through a contemporary lens. He has seen several versions of "The Mummy" before; from the classic Boris Karloff to the adventurous series starring Brendan Fraser and even the critically unsuccessful Tom Cruise reboot, but this one will be remembered as possibly the most nightmarish, graphic and psychologically charged of all the versions. 

Storyline

The crux of the film centers around Charlie Cannon (Jack Reynor) and his wife Larisaa (Laia Costa), who have lost their daughter, Katie, under very strange circumstances; eight years later they find their daughter inside a box containing a mummy; her physical appearance is decidedly horrifying. Although Katie is once again living with her family, she is not the same sweet, innocent girl; something very evil enters into Katie's life which leads to horrible, terrifying occurrences happening in and around Charlie and Larisaa's home; to answer their questions regarding Katie's transformation and whether or not it can be reversed will take the detective skills of both an archaeologist as well as the police detective named Dalia (May Calamawy).  As a result of the investigation performed by the police and the archaeologist, they will discover what happened to Katie, how she became cursed and whether or not the curse may be lifted before it destroys the entire family.

Positive Points

This film will have you frightened for all of eternity; what really stands out about it is that it creates such an intense sense of dread that you never forget that feeling to the end of the movie. A slow beginning when the action picks up never stops until the end. The movie contains horror elements excellently done throughout the film. Many different things in the movie will actually scare and disturb you while watching and continue to haunt you long after watching it. All the performances by the actors are incredible, especially the lead performance by Jack Raynor and the supporting performance by Laia Costa. Natalie Grace as Katie had an impactful presence that truly haunted the viewer.

Negative Points

The film has some pacing issues during the beginning of the film and some parts during the buildup may seem overly long. There are also a few content liberations taken that do affect the logical flow of the film, but are not too distracting. The excessive violence and gore may not be for everyone, particularly for those less at ease with high-intensity horror.

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Conclusion: The Mummy is a frighteningly dark and violent horror flick that is a tribute to the films that have come before it, while giving us a new and completely original take on the Mummy franchise thanks to its horrific and dark storyline. The movie has several minor flaws but offers viewers an incredibly immersive and really frightening experience. Users who enjoy watching horror movies will find this film to be one that they will never forget or stop thinking about.