The Star of Lee Cronin’s Evil Dead Rise Has a Sneaky (And Extremely Gross) Cameo in the Director’s New Mummy Movie
Lee Cronin, who directed the successful Evil Dead Rise (2023), is expanding his horror portfolio with a new film adaptation of The Mummy, releasing this week. The director is bringing his distinctive style to another classic monster movie while the Evil Dead franchise continues to expand with two additional films in development—Evil Dead Burn (directed by Sébastien Vaniček) and Evil Dead Wrath (directed by Francis Galluppi).
In a nostalgic callback to his Evil Dead success, the lead actor from Evil Dead Rise makes a cameo appearance in Cronin’s The Mummy. The cameo is described as having a particularly grotesque nature, fitting with Cronin’s signature horror sensibilities. While details remain limited at this stage, Cronin recently discussed the film and the creative choices behind it.
The article highlights how Cronin has become a key figure in revitalizing classic horror franchises, taking on The Mummy after successfully bringing Evil Dead back to theaters after a decade-long absence. As multiple Evil Dead projects move forward under different directors, Cronin’s film work demonstrates the ongoing interest in reimagining horror classics for contemporary audiences.