Lee Cronin on Making ‘The Mummy’ Terrifying Again

Lee Cronin on Making ‘The Mummy’ Terrifying Again

Author: Kyle McMahon | iHeartRadio April 16, 2026 Duration: 37:53
White hot writer / director Lee Cronin joins me to talk all things Lee Cronin's The Mummy - from reinventing an iconic monster for modern horror audiences to why the genre is bigger, smarter and more ambitious than ever. We get into grief, guilt, mystery, spectacle, physical media, premium formats and where horror still has room to go next. Plus so much more!

If you’re into horror, filmmaking, movie theater culture, or just watching smart directors get deep about what makes genre storytelling actually work, this one’s for you.

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