Lee Cronin's The Mummy
2026 · 133 min · Horror / Mystery · TMDB 7.8
The short version:This slow-burn atmospheric possession horror builds dread through unsettling imagery and psychological unease rather than scares. Centered on child possession and body horror, it's emotionally draining and bleak, with lingering disturbing images outweighing any shock moments.
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Synopsis
The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.
What is in it
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Violence & gore
- Realistic, grounded violenceModerate0 reports
Details (may spoil)
- The possessed child violently attacks family members; a scorpion is forced into a character's throat.
Children & pregnancy
- Child harmed or killedHeavy0 reports
Details (may spoil)
- A possessed child repeatedly mutilates herself and kills a family member while under demonic control.
- Child abuseModerate0 reports
Details (may spoil)
- A child is kidnapped and subjected to ritual mummification and possession as part of a cult's binding ritual.
- Child in dangerModerate0 reports
Details (may spoil)
- A child is abducted by members of an ancient cult and vanishes for eight years.
Animals
- Animal harmed or killedBrief0 reports
Body & medical
- Body horrorModerate0 reports
Details (may spoil)
- The returned girl's body is wrapped in ancient inscriptions with a decaying, mummified appearance.
- Self-harmModerate0 reports
Details (may spoil)
- The possessed child frequently mutilates her own body throughout the film.
Religion & the occult
- Demons & possessionHeavy0 reports
Details (may spoil)
- A child is possessed by an ancient demon awakened through ritual mummification.
- Cults & religious extremismBrief0 reports