The Mortuary Assistant Brings Supernatural Horror to Theatres and Shudder

Horror fans are invited to spend a terrifying night in the embalming room with The Mortuary Assistant, the chilling new film adaptation of the hit video game series, distributed by Shudder. The supernatural thriller arrives in theatres on February 13, followed by its streaming debut on Shudder on March 27.

A Night Shift That Turns Into a Nightmare

The Mortuary Assistant follows newly certified mortician Rebecca Owens, who takes on a late-night shift at a local mortuary, tasked with embalming bodies alone after hours. What begins as routine work quickly descends into terror as disturbing and unexplained events begin to unfold.

As the night grows darker, Rebecca uncovers evidence of demonic rituals, the sinister secrets of her mysterious mentor, and the buried trauma from her own past. With reality unravelling around her, she must fight to survive before her body becomes the next vessel for possession.

A Talented Cast and Creative Team

The film stars Willa Holland, Paul Sparks, Mark Steger, Shelly Gibson, Keena Ferguson Fraiser, and more. The Mortuary Assistant is written by Tracee Beebe and Brian Clarke, bringing the game’s unsettling atmosphere to the big screen.

Production comes from Patrick Ewald’s Epic Pictures through its horror division Dread, alongside 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.

Release Dates

• In Theatres: February 13
• Streaming on Shudder: March 27

Whether you’re a fan of the original video game or a lover of supernatural horror, The Mortuary Assistant promises an intense, nerve-shredding experience that will haunt you long after the credits roll.