Lee Cronin
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- January 24, 1982 in Dublin, Ireland
- Active Years
- 2004–2026 (23 Years)
- Total Credits
- 20 credits in database
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.
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
Full Filmography
20 titles- Evil Dead Burn (2026) Executive Producer
- Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) Director
- Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) Writer
- Lee Cronin's The Mummy (2026) Executive Producer
- Evil Dead Rise (2023) Writer
- Evil Dead Rise (2023) Director
- 50 States of Fright (2020) Director
- The Hole in the Ground (2019) Director
- The Hole in the Ground (2019) Writer
- Minutes Past Midnight (2016) Director
- Minutes Past Midnight (2016) Writer
- Ghost Train (2013) Director
- Ghost Train (2013) Writer
- Billy & Chuck (2011) Director
- Billy & Chuck (2011) Writer
- Through the Night (2010) Screenplay
- Through the Night (2010) Director
- Through the Night (2010) Story
- Wilbur & Anto (2004) Director
- Wilbur & Anto (2004) Writer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lee Cronin best known for?
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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...
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