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Lee Cronin (director)

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This article is about the Irish film director. For the British chemist, see Leroy Cronin. For the Star Trek writer pen name, see Gene L. Coon.

Lee Cronin
Cronin in 2023
Born (1982-01-24) 24 January 1982 (age 44)
Dublin, Ireland
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
Years active2004–present

Lee Cronin (born 24 January 1982) is an Irish filmmaker. He is best known for directing horror films such as The Hole in the Ground (2019), Evil Dead Rise (2023), and Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026).

Life and career

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Cronin was born in Dublin, Ireland and started his career in making short films. He first achieved recognition for his short horror film Ghost Train (2013), which won the Méliès d'Argent and was featured in the horror anthology film Minutes Past Midnight (2016).[1]

In 2019, he made his feature directorial debut with the horror film The Hole in the Ground (2019) for A24 and DirecTV Cinema.[2][3]

In 2020, he directed two episodes of the horror television series 50 States of Fright.[4]

In 2023, he wrote and directed the horror film Evil Dead Rise, the fifth installment in the Evil Dead franchise for New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures.[5][6] Cronin also serves as an executive producer on the franchise's follow-up films Evil Dead Burn (2026)[7] and Evil Dead Wrath (2028).[8][9]

In March 2024, he co-founded his production company Wicked/Good (formerly Doppelgängers) with producers John Keville and Macdara Kelleher. The company signed a first-look deal with New Line Cinema.[10][11]

In 2026, Cronin wrote and directed the horror film The Mummy for Atomic Monster, Blumhouse Productions and Wicked/Good. The film was released by New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures.[12][13]

On April 17, 2026, in an interview with Cronin, it was announced that he and Glenn Montgomery were co-developing a folk horror television series titled Spiral for Blumhouse, Atomic Monster and Wicked/Good.[14] Cronin and his company are also producing a found footage horror film and a slasher film. In that same interview, Cronin revealed that he is in development for his fourth feature horror film Box of Bones.[15]

Filmography

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Feature film

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Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes
2019 The Hole in the Ground Yes Yes No [3]
2023 Evil Dead Rise Yes Yes No
2026 Lee Cronin's The Mummy Yes Yes Executive [12]
Evil Dead Burn No No Executive [8]
2028 Evil Dead Wrath No No Executive [8][16]

Short film

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Year Title Director Writer Producer Notes
2004 Wilbur & Anto Yes Yes Yes
2010 Through the Night Yes Yes No
2011 Billy & Chuck Yes Yes No
2013 Ghost Train Yes Yes No Featured in Minutes Past Midnight (2016)

Television

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Year Title Director Writer Notes
2011 The Masterplan Yes Yes 2 episodes
2020 50 States of Fright Yes No

References

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  1. ^ "Minutes Past Midnight: Credits". Moviefone. Retrieved 11 August 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ^ Murphy, Niall (27 October 2017). "#IrishFilm: Wildcard Distribution to release Lee Cronin's The Hole in the Ground". Scannain.ie. Archived from the original on 26 June 2018. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  3. ^ a b McNeice, Katie (2 June 2017). ""I love stories where the protagonist is being lied to by everyone around him or her. It makes for serious drama" – 'The Hole in the Ground' Director Lee Cronin". IFTN.ie. Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
  4. ^ Squires, John (29 September 2020). "Watch a Creepy Clip from 'Evil Dead Rise' Director Lee Cronin's "50 States of Fright" Episode". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Bruce Campbell Reveals New Evil Dead Plans With Director Lee Cronin – Exclusive". Empire. 8 June 2020. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
  6. ^ Leighton, Susan. "The Cool Side of My Pillow Interview: A Trip Inside the Mind of Bruce Campbell". Diabolique Magazine. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (22 May 2025). "Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan & Tandi Wright Join New Evil Dead Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  8. ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (21 January 2026). "Charlotte Hope, Jessica McNamee, Zach Gilford & Four Others Set For Next 'Evil Dead' Movie From Filmmaker Francis Galluppi". Deadline. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  9. ^ Miska, Brad (12 February 2026). "'Evil Dead Wrath' Circulates as Possible Title for Next Installment!". Dread Central. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
  10. ^ 'Evil Dead Rise' Filmmaker Lee Cronin Launches Doppelgängers Banner, Signs First-Look with New Line (Exclusive)
  11. ^ Horror Maestro Lee Cronin Set for an Oscar Wilde Award (Exclusive)
  12. ^ a b Grobar, Matt (20 December 2024). "'Evil Dead Rise's Lee Cronin To Direct 'The Mummy' For New Line". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 20 December 2024. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
  13. ^ Couch, Aaron (13 June 2024). "'Evil Dead Rise' Filmmaker Lee Cronin Sets 2026 Movie from Atomic Monster, Blumhouse and New Line". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
  14. ^ Lee Cronin on His 'Unique' R-Rated Unraveling of 'The Mummy' and Why Jason Blum Suggested He Put His Name in the Title: 'I Was Flattered, But Unsure'
  15. ^ Lee Cronin Developing Supernatural Film 'Box of Bones', Plus an Irish Folk Horror Series Dubbed 'Spiral'
  16. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (15 April 2026). "'Ocean's' Prequel Sets 2027 Release as 'Weapons' Spinoff 'Gladys,' 'Final Destination 7' and More Added to Warner Bros. Calendar in 2028". Variety.
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