Throughout a Comedian-Con panel at present, titled “The Daring Voice of Modern Horror,” Shudder introduced its acquisition of The Mortuary Assistant, a characteristic adaptation of the bestselling horror online game from creator Brian Clarke, on which we reported solely earlier this yr.
The movie, starring Willa Holland (Arrow) and Paul Sparks (Boardwalk Empire), will likely be launched in 2026.
The Mortuary Assistant follows newly licensed mortician Rebecca Owens (Holland), who takes a job on the River Area Mortuary and is tasked with embalming our bodies alone on the night time shift, however one thing sinister lurks beneath the floor. Over the course of the story, she should navigate demonic rituals, unravel the secrets and techniques of her enigmatic mentor (Sparks), and confront her personal buried traumas to outlive the night time — and stop her physique from changing into a vessel for possession.
Initially launched on PC in 2022, the sport broke out as a viral sensation and cult favourite, and was made accessible on further gaming platforms together with Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Change. The movie will broaden on the sport’s world and mythology and delve deeper into the lore of the demonic entities plaguing River Fields.
“We’ve been admirers of THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT since its unique launch, captivated by its ambiance and psychological depth,” stated Adam Koehler, Director of Acquisitions and Productions for Unbiased Movie Firm and Shudder. “Below the course of a filmmaker with a exceptional command of tone and suspense, the movie expands on the sport’s terrifying world in a manner that feels each devoted and deeply cinematic. We’re past excited to convey this chilling expertise to Shudder.”
Jeremiah Kipp (Slapface) directed the movie from a script by Tracee Beebe (Canine Years) and Clarke. The Mortuary Assistant is produced by Patrick Ewald’s Epic Footage through its horror outfit, Dread, and its online game division, DreadXP, alongside Cole Payne’s Traverse Media. The deal was negotiated by Koehler and Emily Gotto on behalf of Shudder and Patrick Ewald for Epic Footage on behalf of the filmmakers.
