The Mortuary Assistant Movie: A Terrifying Leap from Game to Screen
Horror fans rejoice! The highly anticipated big-screen adaptation of the popular video game, The Mortuary Assistant, is almost here. Epic Pictures and Dread will unleash this chilling tale in cinemas on February 13th, followed by a streaming release on Shudder starting March 27th. Prepare to be unnerved with the first official trailer, available now!
What is The Mortuary Assistant About?
Directed by Jeremiah Kipp (known for Slapface), and starring Willa Holland (Arrow) and Paul Sparks (Boardwalk Empire), the film centers around Rebecca Owens, a newly certified mortician. Rebecca takes on a solitary night shift at a mortuary, tasked with embalming bodies after hours. However, her quiet work quickly descends into a nightmare as disturbing events begin to unfold.
As Rebecca delves deeper into her work, she uncovers unsettling demonic rituals, the hidden secrets of her enigmatic mentor, and confronts her own deeply buried trauma. She must race against time to survive the night, desperately trying to prevent her body from becoming a vessel for possession. The stakes are terrifyingly high.
Watch the Spine-Chilling Trailer
Get a first look at the terror that awaits:
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Behind the Scenes: From Game to Film
The screenplay for The Mortuary Assistant was penned by Tracee Beebe and Brian Clarke. The film is a production of Patrick Ewald’s Epic Pictures (through their horror division, Dread), Cole Payne’s Traverse Media, and Jacob P. Heineke. Executive producers include Brian Clarke, Katie Page, Yulissa Morales, Randy Sinquefield, Patrick Fischer, and Oliver Garboe.
Brian Clarke, the creator of the original video game and a writer on the film, expressed his excitement: “Seeing The Mortuary Assistant make the leap from game to film is incredibly rewarding. Fans of the game will finally witness the world they’ve explored come alive, while genre film audiences will discover a story filled with tension, dark secrets, and unforgettable scares. It’s a unique crossover that bridges two communities of horror fans in a way I’ve always imagined.”
Where to Watch
- In Theaters: February 13th
- Streaming on Shudder: March 27th
Prepare yourself for a truly terrifying experience. The Mortuary Assistant promises to deliver a chilling and unforgettable journey into the darkness.
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