‘The Mortuary Assistant’ Trailer Unveils Terrifying Video Game Adaptation
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The chilling video game The Mortuary Assistant is haunting its way from PC screens to the big screen — and the first trailer is here.
The feature film adaptation hits theaters nationwide on February 13 via Epic Pictures before streaming on Shudder starting March 27.
The story follows newly certified mortician Rebecca Owens, who takes a night shift at River Fields Mortuary. Alone after hours, she embarks on routine embalming — until the work turns sinister. As the night unfolds, Rebecca uncovers demonic rituals, the twisted secrets of her enigmatic mentor, and her own buried trauma, racing against time to survive before she becomes a vessel for possession.
Willa Holland (Arrow) and Paul Sparks (Boardwalk Empire) lead the cast, with Mark Steger (Stranger Things) embodying the terrifying entity known as The Mimic.
The film is penned by The Mortuary Assistant creator Brian Clarke alongside Tracee Beebe, with Jeremiah Kipp (Slapface) directing.
Originally released on PC in 2022, the game quickly went viral, later expanding to Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. The movie promises to expand the lore of the cursed River Fields Mortuary, delving deeper into the dark entities that stalk its halls.
Epic Pictures’ Patrick Ewald produces alongside Cole Payne’s Traverse Media and Jacob P. Heineke. Executive producers include Clarke, Katie Page, Yulissa Morales, Randy Sinquefield, Patrick Fischer, and Oliver Garboe.
“We’re thrilled to translate one of gaming’s most unnerving experiences into a feature film,” said Ewald. “This is an authentic adaptation grounded in the same dread, the same characters, and the same world that made the game so unforgettable.”
Ewald adds, “We built River Fields Mortuary from the ground up as a practical set to preserve its claustrophobic, sinister realism. The result is a chilling blend of sustained tension and storytelling — audiences will feel trapped in the mortuary alongside Rebecca.”
Creator Clarke shared his excitement: “Fans of the game will finally see the world they’ve explored come alive, while horror film audiences will encounter a story full of tension, dark secrets, and unforgettable scares. This is a crossover that bridges two horror communities in a way I’ve always imagined.”
If the trailer is any indication, The Mortuary Assistant promises possession, terror, and relentless dread — a must-watch for horror fans this February.
