Lee Cronin's The Mummy
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.
The premise foregrounds fear, dread, and a 'living nightmare' upon the daughter's return, indicating horror mechanisms are central to the viewing experience. It seems to be a horror-thriller hybrid, but horror identity appears primary rather than incidental.
Best for viewers looking for a scary, psychological and low-gore horror movie.
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