Last spring, news broke about a cinematic rendition of “The Mortuary Assistant“, featuring Willa Holland (known for her role in “Arrow“) and Paul Sparks (recognized from “Boardwalk Empire“), under the direction of Jeremiah Kipp (famous for “Slapface“). At that point, specifics were scarce, including the release date. Now, it’s official! The adaptation is slated for a 2026 premiere and will be available through Shudder. In a recent statement, Adam Koehler, Shudder’s director of acquisitions and productions, discussed the project, revealing that it will expand on the universe previously introduced in the video game.
Koehler has been a longtime fan of “THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT” since its initial release, drawn in by its eerie ambiance and psychological suspense. With a director who skillfully handles tension and mood, the movie extends the terror of the game’s universe in a way that is both authentic to the source material and cinematically captivating. We’re absolutely thrilled to share this spine-tingling adventure with Shudder.
In 2022, we have a new horror game titled “The Mortuary Assistant“, set in 1998. The story revolves around Rebecca Owens, portrayed by Holland in the upcoming movie. Upon taking her new job at River Fields mortuary, she realizes that it’s much more than she expected. It remains to be seen how closely the film will mirror the game’s events, given its multiple endings. The game enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating a loyal adaptation, but it’ll be exciting to discover how the movie extends the original storyline.
Currently, it’s undecided whether “The Mortuary Assistant” will immediately stream on Shudder or if it will first have a theatrical premiere. In recent times, Shudder has been more focused on bringing its original productions to cinemas, even for brief theatrical runs. Films like “In a Violet Nature”, “Oddity”, and “When Evil Lurks” are examples of this trend. With horror movies thriving in theaters lately, there’s a chance that “The Mortuary Assistant” could follow suit and receive a similar treatment to some of Shudder’s other original films.
In the upcoming year of 2026, both “The Mortuary Assistant” and Zach Cregger’s version of Resident Evil promise to deliver an exciting season for horror video game adaptations. Whether these movies will meet their expectations from the original content is yet to be determined, but eager fans won’t have long to wait. For those who can’t resist jumping into the game before the movie hits the screens, “The Mortuary Assistant” is already accessible on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
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