This month, prepare yourself for horror, as Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is unleashed in cinemas. The supernatural film, which promises to put a completely new spin on the Mummy legend, hits screens in April and stars Jack Reynor and Laia Costa as a couple who lose their daughter, only to find her years later radically changed.
Describing the movie, Warner Bros. said: “The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace— eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.”
When Lee Cronin’s The Mummy arrives in cinemas expect it to be a popular film. The movie has been wrapped in a great deal of mystery throughout its production making it somewhat intriguing, while its premise about a missing daughter gives it a hook which makes it different from previous Mummy movies.
But when the film does make its debut, will it be suitable for everyone? And more importantly, will Lee Cronin’s The Mummy be suitable for horror-loving teenagers?
Let’s take a look at the age rating to find out.
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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy UK age rating
In the UK, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy has been awarded an ‘18’ certificate by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The film has received this rating due to “strong gore, violence, (and) horror”.
In the UK ‘18’ certificate movies are deemed suitable for audiences aged 18 or over only, meaning no one below the age of 18 is permitted to watch an ‘18’ certificate film in a UK cinema. It doesn’t matter if you’re a parent and you plan to accompany your teenage son or daughter to a screening, unless they are 18 they will not be able to view the movie.
As such, the BBFC believe Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is not suitable for everyone, and definitely not suitable for the vast majority of teenagers. It is classed as an adults only film.
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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy US age rating
In the US, things are a little different.
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy has been rated ‘R’ by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), which means the movie is classed as ‘restricted’ viewing. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy has received this rating due to strong disturbing violent content, gore, language and brief drug use.
In the US, restricted viewing means no one under the age of 17 can view an ‘R’ rated movie unaccompanied. The MPAA believe the film contains some material which might not be suitable for all ages.
However (and here’s where things differ from the UK to the US), audiences below the age of 17 can watch an ‘R’ rated movie in a US cinema, as long as they are accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. This means, a 13-year-old teen could watch Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, as long as an adult is attendance.
Now, does this mean they should? Well, this is where it comes down to you, the parent or guardian to decide based on the information provided.
The MPAA’s advice is that parents should learn more about Lee Cronin’s The Mummy before taking their teens (or even younger children) to a screening. The ‘R’ rating is there for guidance, so do use the advice wisely, as the film may not be entirely suitable.
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