Director Lee Cronin Confirms Shared Cinematic Universe Between The Mummy and Evil Dead Rise
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Director Lee Cronin has confirmed that his films The Mummy and Evil Dead Rise share an interconnected universe, pointing out hidden easter eggs like shared surnames and subtle prop references for fans to track down.
Horror enthusiasts love a good easter egg, and director Lee Cronin has just given fans a lot more to look for. Following the theatrical release of his film The Mummy earlier this year, observant viewers quickly spotted a connection between a character in that movie and one in Cronin's previous horror hit, Evil Dead Rise. Specifically, The Mummy features an archaeologist named Professor Bixler, which shares a surname with Beth Bixler from Evil Dead Rise. While the director initially played coy by calling it a possible distant relative, a recent interview with Polygon timed to the upcoming physical release of The Mummy on July 14 sheds new light on how these projects connect.
Speaking with Polygon, Cronin revealed that he likes to think everything he writes into a screenplay exists within some sort of connected world. While he joked that the shared surname could just be a typical big family coincidence, he also pointed out another subtle nod that slipped past most audiences. Eagle-eyed fans scouring The Mummy for clues can spot a golden cheese grater lamp in one of the scenes, serving as a direct visual reference to one of the most disturbing moments in Evil Dead Rise.
For modern horror fans who treat cinematic universes like interconnected gaming lore, this kind of world-building is pure fuel for community discussions. Discovering hidden props and tracking shared character lineages turns a standard movie watch into an interactive scavenger hunt. You can read the full interview and details over at Polygon to find out what else Cronin hid in plain sight before the physical release drops.
Tags: Horror, Movies, Evil Dead, The Mummy, Polygon
Original article: Polygon