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Horror Adaptation 'Mortuary Assistant' Bombs with 36% Rating

2/13/2026

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The Mortuary Assistant premiered on February 13, 2026, as an adaptation of a popular horror video game.
Critics gave it a 36% Rotten Tomatoes score, labeling it a failure.
The story follows Rebecca Owens, a mortuary assistant, who faces disturbing events and demonic rituals during her shift.
Willa Holland's performance received praise.
The adaptation reflects a trend of video game films struggling, with Iron Lung as an exception.

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Story summary

The Mortuary Assistant premiered on February 13, 2026, as an adaptation of a popular horror video game.
Critics gave it a 36% Rotten Tomatoes score, labeling it a failure.
The story follows Rebecca Owens, a mortuary assistant, who faces disturbing events and demonic rituals during her shift.
Willa Holland's performance received praise.
The adaptation reflects a trend of video game films struggling, with Iron Lung as an exception.