The Mortuary Assistant (film)
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| Directed by | Jeremiah Kipp |
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| Based on | The Mortuary Assistant by DreadXP |
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| Cinematography | Kevin Duggin |
| Edited by | Don Money |
| Music by | Jeffery Alan Jones |
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| Distributed by | Shudder |
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Running time | 91 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $470,102[2][3] |
The Mortuary Assistant is a 2026 American supernatural horror film directed by Jeremiah Kipp from a screenplay by Tracee Beebe and Brian Clarke. Based on the 2022 video game by DreadXP, it stars Willa Holland and Paul Sparks.
The film was released on February 13, 2026 in limited theater release. It will be on Shudder on March 26, 2026.
Plot
Cast
- Willa Holland as Rebecca Owens
- Paul Sparks as Raymond Delver, Rebecca's boss
Production
On September 22, 2022, DreadXP and its parent company Epic Pictures Group announced the development of a movie adaptation of The Mortuary Assistant with Jeremiah Kipp writing and directing, and Willa Holland starring as Rebecca Owens and Paul Sparks as Raymond Delver.[4][5]
Release
The Mortuary Assistant was released on Shudder and in limited theaters on February 13, 2026.[6]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 38% of 32 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.9/10. The website's consensus reads: "The Mortuary Assistant squanders its chilling premise in a scare-starved story that buries the game's atmosphere beneath bloated lore and a muddled narrative."[7]
References
- ^ Dutta, Debopriyaa (February 10, 2026). "The Mortuary Assistant (2026) Movie Review: Gnarly, Pitch-Perfect but Way Less Terrifying than the Game". High On Films. Retrieved February 12, 2026.
- ^ "The Mortuary Assistant". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ "The Mortuary Assistant - Box Office and Financial Information". The Numbers. Retrieved March 6, 2026.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (September 1, 2022). "'The Mortuary Assistant' Film Based On Horror Video Game In Works From DreadXP & Epic Pictures Group; Jeremiah Kipp To Direct From His Script". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 24, 2025). "Willa Holland & Paul Sparks To Topline 'The Mortuary Assistant' Video Game Adaptation". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 24, 2025.
- ^ "The Mortuary Assistant - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved January 4, 2026.
- ^ "The Mortuary Assistant". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 26, 2026.