In this episode of Film Curious, we're reviewing The Mummy (2026), the latest Universal monster reimagining directed by Lee Cronin (Evil Dead Rise), starring Jack Reynor, Leah Acosta, and May Calamawy. Not to be mistaken for the 1999 Mummy starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz. This is an entirely new one.

We debate whether this fresh take on The Mummy works, why Pete couldn’t shake the feeling he was watching an Evil Dead or Exorcist film, how the demon Nasmaranian has zero roots in Egyptian mythology, and whether the 2 hour and 14 minute runtime was necessary.

We also briefly touch on Universal's ongoing series of monster reboots, how it compares to The Invisible Man and Wolf Man, and what Mike Flanagan’s upcoming Exorcist film might mean for this corner of horror.

Guest Co-Host | Pete Tedone - Instagram

⏱️Timestamps

00:00 Highlight Clip from Episode

00:30 Intro - The Plot (No Spoilers), Director, & Cast Breakdown

03:59 Ashley’s Overall Feelings on the Film

05:01 Pete’s Overall Feelings on the Film

06:03 Is This Just an Evil Dead Movie?

07:30 Some Stipulations with a Major Plot Point

09:44 The Movie's Success So Far & How It Compares to Universal’s Other Monster Reboots

11:15 ⚠️Spoilers⚠️ - The Demon & The Ending

18:39 Wrap Up - Evil Dead & Halloween Horror Nights

20:49 Outro - Thanks for Listening! Don’t Forget to Subscribe!

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