Lee Cronin (director)

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
Born (1982-01-24) January 24, 1982
Dublin, Ireland
Occupations
  • Film director
  • screenwriter
Years active2004–present

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

Career

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

In 2020, he directed an episode of the horror television series 50 States of Fright.[4] In 2023, he wrote and directed Evil Dead Rise, the fifth installment in the Evil Dead franchise for New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures.[5][6]

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.[7][8]

In June 2024, he signed on to write and direct the horror film The Mummy (2026) for Blumhouse Productions, Atomic Monster, and New Line Cinema.[9][10][11] In 2025, Cronin served as an executive producer on Evil Dead Burn (2026).[12] In 2026, he served as an executive producer on Evil Dead Wrath (TBA).[13][14]

Filmography

Short film

Year Title Director Writer Notes
2004 Wilbur & Anto Yes Yes Also producer
2010 Through the Night Yes Yes
2011 Billy & Chuck Yes Yes
2013 Ghost Train Yes Yes Featured in Minutes Past Midnight (2016)

Feature film

Year Title Director Writer Producer
2019 The Hole in the Ground Yes Yes No
2023 Evil Dead Rise Yes Yes No
2026 The Mummy Yes Yes Executive
Evil Dead Burn No No Executive
TBA Evil Dead Wrath No No Executive

Television

Year Title Director Writer Notes
2011 The Masterplan Yes Yes 2 episodes
2020 50 States of Fright Yes Yes Episode "13 Steps to Hell (Washington)" (Part 1 and Part 2)

References

  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. ^ 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. ^ 'Evil Dead Rise' Filmmaker Lee Cronin Launches Doppelgängers Banner, Signs First-Look with New Line (Exclusive)
  8. ^ Horror Maestro Lee Cronin Set for an Oscar Wilde Award (Exclusive)
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
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  12. ^ Grobar, Matt (22 May 2025). "Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan & Tandi Wright Join New Evil Dead Film". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Miska, Brad (12 February 2026). "'Evil Dead Wrath' Circulates as Possible Title for Next Installment!". Dread Central. Retrieved 12 February 2026.
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