There is something special about watching a horror movie in the cinema. The dark room, the loud sound, and the reactions from other people make every scary moment feel more real. I recently saw Lee Cronin's The Mummy in the cinema with my spouse, and it turned into one of those movie nights we kept talking about long after the credits rolled. Several time that she has to hide her face, and hold me tight while I smile and enjoy the scene that she is hiding friom.
This is not the old mummy story that many of us grew up with. However it remind me of a lot of things then. The film feels darker and more personal. Instead of depending only on jump scares, it creates fear slowly, like a build up. You begin to feel that something terrible is waiting around every corner, and that tension stays with you for most of the movie.
What I enjoyed most was the atmosphere. The movie reminds us that the past never stays buried forever. Sometimes the things we try to hide eventually return and demand attention. That idea gave the story more depth than a regular horror film.
The acting was solid, and the cinema experience made every sound and movement much more intense. Making it seeam like we are present in the movie, as if we are the casts. There were moments when my spouse and I looked at each other without saying a word because we both knew something frightening was about to happen LOL.
No movie is perfect, and a few scenes felt longer than they needed to be. Still, the film succeeds in creating fear and keeping the audience interested.
The cast did a good job of carrying the story. The performances felt believable for every scene, especially during the tense and emotional scenes. No one looked out of place, and the actors managed to make the fear and confusion feel real. In horror movies, good acting is important because it helps the audience connect with the characters, and I think the cast delivered well enough.
The video quality was another strong point I love it. The cinematography was dark and atmospheric without making it difficult to see what was happening on screen for real. The camera work and lighting added to the creepy feeling of the movie, while the sound effects made the frightening moments even more intense. Watching it in the cinema made the experience much better because every scene looked sharp and every sound felt bigger.
As for my personal rating, I would give "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" a very solid 7.5/10. It may not completely reinvent the horror genre, but it offers enough suspense, good performances, and a memorable cinema experience to make it worth watching. If you enjoy supernatural horror with a slow-building sense of dread, this movie deserves a place on your watchlist. I can assure you that you will not finish your popcorn before the movie ends
Again, The Mummy was more than a horror movie. It was a reminder that some stories are best experienced on the big screen, especially when you have someone beside you to share the screams and the laughter afterward.
