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‘The Mummy’ Being Written and Directed by ‘Evil Dead Rise’ Filmmaker Lee Cronin (Exclusive)

The Hollywood Reporter
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Universal's iconic 'The Mummy' franchise gets a terrifying new twist as 'Evil Dead Rise' director Lee Cronin is set to write and direct a fresh take for New Line Cinema.
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  • Cronin's new 'Mummy' film will be co-financed by horror powerhouses Atomic Monster and Blumhouse, hinting at a big-budget, high-stakes production that aims to breathe modern life into the ageless evil.
  • Cronin, who previously teamed up with New Line on the hit 'Evil Dead Rise', has signed a first-look deal with the studio, signaling confidence in his ability to revive this classic horror icon for a new generation.
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Lee Cronin, Atomic Monster, Blumhouse, Doppelgängers, New Line, Hammer Films, The Mummy, Evil Dead Rise
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