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Shudder Acquires Chilling Horror Film, The Mortuary Assistant

7/26/2025

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Shudder has thrillingly acquired The Mortuary Assistant, a chilling horror film based on the hit video game, unveiled at Comic-Con. Directed by Jeremiah Kipp and featuring Willa Holland and Paul Sparks, the film is set for a 2026 release. It promises to plunge viewers into the eerie world of mortician Rebecca Owens as she battles dark forces during her night shift.

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Shudder has thrillingly acquired The Mortuary Assistant, a chilling horror film based on the hit video game, unveiled at Comic-Con. Directed by Jeremiah Kipp and featuring Willa Holland and Paul Sparks, the film is set for a 2026 release. It promises to plunge viewers into the eerie world of mortician Rebecca Owens as she battles dark forces during her night shift.