'First thing I did was bring the team to see the bog bodies in the National Museum' - Hollywood director Lee Cronin on giving his take on The Mummy an Irish spin

"Lee Cronin likes his movies to 'bring the horror home', which is particularly evident in his new take on 'The Mummy', reflecting personal loss and experience."

"Inside the house, everything seems as it should until you look closer; the kitchen has rotting food, dying flowers, and a mysterious black ooze dripping from the ceiling."

"The haunting landscape surrounding the house, initially thought to be Texas, is actually a desolate part of Spain, enhancing the film's eerie atmosphere."

Lee Cronin, a Dublin-born writer and director, aims to 'bring the horror home' with his new version of 'The Mummy'. Filmed in Co Wicklow, the movie reflects his personal experiences. The setting features a desolate house in Spain, designed to evoke a sense of isolation and decay. Inside, signs of neglect and mystery abound, including rotting food and a mysterious black ooze. The landscape surrounding the house enhances the eerie atmosphere, contributing to the film's horror elements.

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