Happy 420 week everyone! Yes I know two days late and more than a dollar short but we do have to mention it. This episode we discuss a new horror film about a mummy but it really isn’t about one, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy starring Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, and Natalie Grace. Off topics include Mom wins, VHS, and the Exorcist.
For next week’s pod Mike, Matt, and Ma head to the theaters to check out one of 2026’s most anticipated films, Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, and Juliano Valdi.
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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy 
Director: Lee Cronin
Writer: Lee Cronin
Stars: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, and Natalie Grace
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Storyline from IMDB
The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace. Eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.




