Shudder has acquired the rights to <strong>THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT</strong>, a horror film adapted from a popular video game, set for release in 2026.

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Shudder has officially acquired the rights to THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT, a feature film inspired by the acclaimed horror video game developed by Brian Clarke. This film adaptation is set to captivate audiences with its chilling narrative, directed by Jeremiah Kipp, and co-written by Kipp along with Clarke. Willa Holland, known for her role in Arrow, stars as the protagonist, Rebecca Owens, alongside Emmy-nominated actor Paul Sparks, recognized for his performance in Boardwalk Empire. The film is scheduled to be released in 2026.

The storyline of THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT revolves around Rebecca Owens, a newly certified mortician who takes a job at River Field Mortuary. Tasked with embalming bodies alone during night shifts, she soon encounters eerie occurrences and must navigate through malevolent rituals, unraveling the mysteries posed by her enigmatic mentor, played by Sparks. Amid these chilling events, Rebecca must confront her own buried traumas to survive the night and prevent her body from becoming a vessel for possession.

Industry Overview

In the United States, the horror film industry has seen a significant resurgence, marked by an increase in genre-specific platforms such as Shudder, which caters to a niche audience of horror aficionados. The demand for original content