This week on episode #174 of The Harsh Language Podcast, we dive into Lee Cronin's The Mummy and debate whether it proves possession horror has finally run out of things to say. The genre has relied on the same ideas for decades, and while this movie tries to put a fresh spin on the formula, we discuss whether it actually brings anything new to the table—or simply reminds us why possession horror has become so creatively stagnant.

We also discuss why Evil Dead isn't the same without Ash, whether six years is simply too long to wait for a sequel, and why we still get excited for sequels and prequels despite constantly complaining about them. Plus we debate how many sequels are too many, why the new Scary Movie could actually be a positive sign for Hollywood, and react to Martin Scorsese's controversial decision to embrace AI.

📌 Chapters00:00 - Evil Dead is Nothing Without Ash

27:45 - Is 6 Years Too Long To Wait For A Sequel?32:53 - Sometimes We Get Excited For Sequels and Prequels40:00 - How Many Sequels is Too Many?

50:33 - Scary Movie Might Be a Good Sign for the Movie Industry59:34 - Martin Scorsese Sold Out To AI1:07:00 - Lee Cronin's Lame Excuse For a Creatively Bankrupt Movie1:12:00 - Lee Cronin's The Mummy Review

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💬 Has possession horror genuinely run out of ideas, or can filmmakers still find fresh ways to tell these stories

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