Overview
- Warner Bros./New Line released the R-rated film in theaters Friday, with critics split on its impact despite a wide push that includes IMAX and premium formats.
- The story centers on the Cannon family after their daughter is found alive in a black sarcophagus eight years after vanishing in Egypt, triggering disturbing events at home.
- Reviewers highlight gruesome practical effects and bold visual choices, yet many cite sluggish pacing, repetitive shocks, and a narrative that leans on familiar possession tropes.
- The film is a standalone New Line project branded with the director’s name, not connected to Universal’s Brendan Fraser movies, and it features Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, Natalie Grace, May Calamawy, and Verónica Falcón.
- Industry tracking points to a likely PVOD debut between May 19 and June 2 and a probable HBO Max streaming launch in early July, based on recent Warner Bros. release patterns.