Universal took an admirable risk rebooting its universe of classic monsters for the modern day, but it’s not the only studio breathing new life into old haunts. Warner isn’t stopping there: it’s also teaming with Blumhouse, a frequent Universal collaborator, to reboot The Mummy. That story has informed every Mummy film since, from the ‘90s adventure films to the ill-fated 2017 reboot starring Tom Cruise. Lee Cronin is leaving the fantastical stories of older Mummy films behind. UniversalCronin, on the other hand, seems genuinely interested in exploring the lesser-known aspects of ancient Egyptian life, including the how and why of mummification.