The Mummy Movies: From Universal Monsters to Lee Cronin’s New Film

Written By Patrick Bark

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Lee Cronin’s take on The Mummy is finally here, and it’s the perfect time to look back at the franchise as a whole.

In this episode, we break down the evolution of The Mummy movies, from the original The Mummy (1932) and the Universal Monster era to The Mummy (1999), its sequels, and the modern attempts to revive the series.

We also take a closer look at Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, including its connections to Evil Dead Rise, its use of practical effects, and how it compares to earlier versions of the character.

Along the way, we discuss the Hammer Horror Era, The Mummy (1999) spin-offs like The Scorpion King, and a range of honorable mentions.

The episode wraps up with the latest horror news and this week’s Physical Media Showcase.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:09 Episode overview

00:00:37 Catching up with the hosts

00:01:32 The Mummy (1932) & the Original Universal Movies

00:03:50 The Mummy: Complete Legacy Collection (Blu-ray Set)

00:09:23 The Abbott & Costello Universal Monster Movies

00:11:24 Hammer Horror’s The Mummy (1959)

00:19:07 The Brendon Fraser Era

00:19:12 The Mummy (1999)

00:26:26 The Mummy Returns

00:27:58 The Rock

00:29:00 The Plot Holes

00:31:19 Scorpion King

00:34:13 The Rundown, Walking Tall

00:35:13 The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor

00:36:51 Rob Cohen Discussion (Dragon Heart, Daylight, The Skulls, The Fast and the Furious, XXX, Stealth, Alex Cross, The Hurricane Heist)

00:39:10 The Mummy 3 Synopsis

00:40:07 The Mummy (2017)

00:51:01 Lee Cronin’s The Mummy (Evil Dead Rise)

01:09:17 Honorable Mentions (Moon Knight, Tales From the Darkside: The Movie, The Monster Squad)

01:12:06 Bubba Ho-Tep

01:14:26 Final Recommendations

01:15:10 Physical Media Showcase - Goosebumps Curse of the Mummy, Scorpion King Soundtrack

01:17:01 News

01:17:08 Evil Dead Burn Trailer

01:21:24 Clayface Trailer

01:22:54 Episode Wrap

Patrick Bark

Patrick is a podcaster, marketer, physical media enthusiast, and lifelong film obsessive who hosts The Bark Knight Podcast, where he dives into everything from creature features to cult classics. He writes about movies with an eye for atmosphere, storytelling, and the strange corners of genre cinema. When he’s not discussing films, he’s diving into board games, video games, or attending industry events.

https://www.youtube.com/@barkknightpodcast
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