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Friday, February 13, 2026 Limited Theaters
Friday, March 27, 2026 Shudder
The Mortuary Assistant Plot: What's it about?
The Mortuary Assistant follows newly certified mortician Rebecca Owens (Holland), who accepts a night shift at a mortuary, embalming bodies alone after hours. As disturbing events escalate, Rebecca uncovers demonic rituals, the dark secrets of her enigmatic mentor (Sparks), and her own buried trauma—racing to survive the night before her body becomes a vessel for possession.
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- Writer and game creator, Brian Clarke, said, “Seeing THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT make the leap from game to film is incredibly rewarding. Fans of the game will finally witness the world they’ve explored come alive, while genre film audiences will discover a story filled with tension, dark secrets, and unforgettable scares. It’s a unique crossover that bridges two communities of horror fans in a way I’ve always imagined.” 2026-01-16
- Originally released in 2022 on PC, The Mortuary Assistant game quickly became a viral sensation and cult favorite, and made available on additional gaming platforms including Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The film will expand on the game’s world and mythology and delve deeper into the lore of the demonic entities plaguing River Fields. 2026-01-16
- Based on the best-selling horror video game of the same name. 2026-01-16
The Mortuary Assistant Filming Timeline
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— The Mortuary Assistant entered Completed status.
Awaiting release by the distributor; a release date may or may not be available.
The Mortuary Assistant Release Date: When was the film released?
The Mortuary Assistant was released in limited theaters on . 16 other films are opening on the same date, including Crime 101, Wuthering Heights and GOAT. The movie was released in select theaters in major markets.
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The Mortuary Assistant was released on Shudder on .
