Mummy's Day

Mummy's Day

From I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast by Bob Zerull

April 22, 2026 · 1h 3m · Episode 715

About this episode

The episode discusses the new take on The Mummy and explores themes in various films including Normal and Lorne.

This week on the I Hate Critics Movie Review Podcast , we unwrap a mix of horror, character-driven storytelling, and a true cinematic classic! The Mummy (2026) Directed by Lee Cronin Lee Cronin brings a fresh, likely more visceral take to one of Universal's most iconic monsters. We discuss how this new version stacks up against past iterations and whether it successfully breathes new (or undead) life into The Mummy franchise. Normal A grounded and intimate story that explores the complexities of everyday life and identity. We break down its themes, performances, and whether "normal" is ever really attainable. Lorne A character-focused film that dives into the life and psyche of its central figure. We discuss what works, what doesn't, and how the film handles its subject matter. Classic Feature: The Mummy (1932) Directed by Karl Freund Starring Boris Karloff We travel back to the origins of cinematic horror with the original The Mummy . Anchored by Boris Karloff's unforgettable performance, this atmospheric classic set the tone for decades of monster movies to come. Follow Us: Website: I Hate Critics Facebook: Everyone is a Critic Podcast Twitter/X: @criticspod Instagram…

People in this episode

Host: Bob Zerull

Topics covered

  • horror
  • character-driven storytelling
  • cinematic classic
  • film analysis
  • monster movies
  • identity

Keywords

  • The Mummy
  • horror films
  • character study
  • Boris Karloff
  • cinematic history
  • Lee Cronin
  • Universal monsters

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Universal

Books & works: The Mummy (2026), Normal, Lorne, The Mummy (1932)

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