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Lee Cronin

Known For
Directing
Born
January 24, 1982 in Dublin, Ireland
Active Years
2004–2026 (23 Years)
Total Credits
20 credits in database
Directing Born Jan 24, 1982 Dublin, Ireland 20 credits
20
Total Credits
2004–2026
23 Years Career Span
11
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Lee Cronin is an Irish filmmaker and award-winning writer and director born on January 24, 1982, in Dublin, Ireland. He spent his childhood in the Irish capital, developing an early interest in films and storytelling while enjoying classic horror and science fiction movies. He is best known for directing horror films such as The Hole in the Ground released in 2019, Evil Dead Rise released in 2023, and Lee Cronin's The Mummy scheduled for 2026. Earlier in his career, he wrote and directed the short films Through the Night in 2010 and Billy & Chuck in 2011. He is also well known for the 2013 short film Ghost Train, which won the Méliès d'Argent for Best European Fantastic Short Film.

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Lee Cronin.
Born: January 24, 1982.
Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland.
Profession: Irish filmmaker, award-winning writer/director.
Directing Credits/Known For:
The Hole in the Ground (2019) - horror.
Evil Dead Rise (2023) - horror.
Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) - horror.
Ghost Train (2013) - won Méliès d'Argent for Best European Fantastic Short Film.
Billy & Chuck (2011) - short.
Through the Night (2010) - short.
Other details: Spent childhood in Dublin, interested in films/storytelling, enjoyed classic horror and science fiction.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Early Career.
Lee Cronin is an Irish filmmaker and award-winning writer/director born on January 24, 1982, in Dublin, Ireland. His early career includes writing and directing the short films Billy & Chuck in 2011 and Through the Night in 2010. He is also known for the 2013 film Ghost Train, which won the Méliès d'Argent for Best European Fantastic Short Film.
Paragraph 2: Horror Film Career and Recent Work.
Cronin is best known for directing horror films. His notable works in this genre include The Hole in the Ground, released in 2019, and Evil Dead Rise, released in 2023. His upcoming projects include Lee Cronin's The Mummy, scheduled for 2026. Having grown up in Dublin, he developed an interest in storytelling and films from an early age, specifically enjoying classic horror and science fiction movies.
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"Lee Cronin is an Irish filmmaker and award-winning writer/director born on January 24, 1982, in Dublin, Ireland. His early career includes writing and directing the short films Billy & Chuck in 2011 and Through the Night in 2010. He is also known for the 2013 film Ghost Train, which won the Méliès d'Argent for Best European Fantastic Short Film.

Cronin is best known for directing horror films. His notable works in this genre include The Hole in the Ground, released in 2019, and Evil Dead Rise, released in 2023. His upcoming projects include Lee Cronin's The Mummy, scheduled for 2026. Having grown up in Dublin, he developed an interest in storytelling and films from an early age, specifically enjoying classic horror and science fiction movies."

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Career timeline

Evil Dead Burn · Executive ProducerLee Cronin's The Mummy · DirectorLee Cronin's The Mummy · WriterLee Cronin's The Mummy · Executive Producer
Evil Dead Rise · WriterEvil Dead Rise · Director
50 States of Fright · Director
The Hole in the Ground · DirectorThe Hole in the Ground · Writer
Minutes Past Midnight · DirectorMinutes Past Midnight · Writer
Ghost Train · DirectorGhost Train · Writer
Billy & Chuck · DirectorBilly & Chuck · Writer
Through the Night · ScreenplayThrough the Night · DirectorThrough the Night · Story
Wilbur & Anto · DirectorWilbur & Anto · Writer

Full Filmography

20 titles

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Lee Cronin best known for?

Lee Cronin is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Evil Dead Burn (2026), Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026), Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026), Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026).

When and where was Lee Cronin born?

Lee Cronin was born on January 24, 1982 in Dublin, Ireland.

How many credits does Lee Cronin have?

Lee Cronin has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2004 to 2026.

What is Lee Cronin's background in cinema and television?

Lee Cronin is an Irish filmmaker and award-winning writer and director born on January 24, 1982, in Dublin, Ireland. He spent his childhood in the Irish capital, developing an early interest in films and storytelling while enjoying classic horror and science fiction movies. He is best known for directing horror films s...

Lee Cronin by the numbers

20credits
19films
1TV series
2004–2026active years

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