‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ Originally Had a Much Bleaker Ending
Lee Cronin's The Mummy underwent significant changes before its theatrical release, particularly regarding its ending. The original conclusion was much darker, with the protagonist's father sacrificing himself to save his daughter from a demon. The final version added a scene that provided a more cathartic resolution, but it also raised questions about the future of the demon's containment.
- ▪The original ending of The Mummy featured a darker conclusion where the father sacrifices himself to save his daughter.
- ▪The theatrical version included a reshoot that allowed the father to escape the demon by transferring it to the kidnapper.
- ▪Jack Reynor, who plays the father, expressed mixed feelings about the changes, acknowledging the appeal of both endings.
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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy wasn’t our favorite mummy movie, but it did have some recommendable qualities, including its high levels of gruesome gore. We also approved of the ending, which offered a satisfying twist to the agony that came before. And while The Mummy‘s test screenings were targeted by some since-debunked negative rumors (look, James Wan just wanted more snacks, that’s all!), apparently those same early showings helped writer-director Cronin figure out that all-important final note for his…
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