Not long after the terrifying video game titled “The Mortuary Assistant” hit the market, a film version of it has been officially confirmed. As reported by Deadline, Willa Holland, known for her role in Arrow, will take on the lead part, with Paul Sparks, who’s famous for his roles in House of Cards and Boardwalk Empire, joining her. Jeremiah Kipp, a director with experience in horror, having worked on Slapface for Shudder and Epic Pictures, will direct The Mortuary Assistant. Kipp will be reteaming with Epic Pictures for this project, with the movie set to be launched under their DreadXP banner.
Right now, specifics about the movie are limited, but Kipp has informed Deadline that it will be incredibly terrifying. The game The Mortuary Assistant, which currently holds a Very Positive rating on Steam, is highly appreciated for its horror aspects by those who have played it. Here’s hoping this implies the film will effectively convey the elements that fans have cherished throughout the years. With a director appointed and the lead roles filled, filming of the movie has already commenced in Missouri. This suggests we might be able to watch the completed movie sooner rather than later!
The film is expected to recreate the narrative of the video game, where Rebecca Owens starts her employment at a mortuary situated in River Fields, Connecticut. Holland will portray Rebecca in the movie, while Sparks takes on the character of Raymond Delver, the mortuary’s proprietor. Notably, the indie game titled “The Mortuary Assistant” was single-handedly created by Brian Clarke. In an interview with Deadline, Clarke shared his excitement about witnessing his game transformed into a movie.
Watching ‘The Mortuary Assistant’, which started as a modest prototype, grow into a complete movie under Jeremiah Kipp’s talented direction, surpassed any expectations I had as a lone developer, according to Clarke in an interview with Deadline. Working with Jeremiah and the team at Epic Pictures has been a career highlight. They’ve done an impressive job preserving the essence of the game while infusing it with their distinctive cinematic touch. Willa, Paul, and the rest of the cast and crew have brought these characters to life beautifully, and I feel incredibly lucky. I eagerly await fans experiencing ‘The Mortuary Assistant’ as it ventures into uncharted territories.
In an unexpected twist, it appears that a video game like The Mortuary Assistant could potentially make its way onto our screens, given the ongoing boom in video game adaptations in Hollywood. Studios are eagerly snapping up games of all sizes, with the hope of discovering the next blockbuster franchise, such as Sonic, Mario, or even Five Nights at Freddy’s. It seems that every week brings news of another TV or movie adaptation based on a game. Fingers crossed that The Mortuary Assistant will successfully pay tribute to the original material while also providing an enjoyable experience for those unfamiliar with the game itself.
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2025-04-24 23:39