Episode 571- Lee Cronin's The Mummy
Summary
The hosts of Werewolf Ambulance brutally roast Lee Cronin’s *The Mummy*, mocking its $22 million budget, derivative horror tropes, and perceived misogyny. They critique the film’s illogical plot points, such as a family keeping a cursed sarcophagus in their home and the absurdity of transporting a mummified child in a wheelchair. The episode highlights the hosts' disdain for the movie’s poor writing, racist stereotypes, and lack of originality compared to Cronin’s previous work.
Topics discussed
Intro: Blumhouse, James Wan, and Lee Cronin's involvement
Critique of humor, Irish stereotypes, and the bird scene
Misogyny in the film and the claw machine death
Acting critiques, pizza debate, and Egyptian setting
Family dynamics, apple varieties, and Tom Cruise comparison
Racism, toxic dad behavior, and the 8-year time jump
New daughter Maud, Grandma, and the plane crash
The Mummy's appearance and the doctor's reaction
The wheelchair scene and Katie's mummified state
Tattoos, hide and seek, and Katie's super speed
Scorpions, Sophia Loren, and the Egyptology professor
Eric Clapton rant and the detective's investigation
Violent deaths, VHS tape, and Grandma's demise
Puking, sedation, and the father's sacrifice
Ending, credits, and final rating of the film
Outro: Coolio, Tom Savini GoFundMe, and Patreon
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