The Mortuary Assistant is a 2026 American horror film directed by Jeremiah Kipp from a screenplay by Tracy Beebe and Brian Clark. The film is set to be released in the United States on March 27, 2026.
The Mortuary Assistant is a supernatural horror film directed by Jeremiah Kipp and based on the popular video game of the same name. The film attempts to bring the game's specific atmosphere to the big screen by combining psychological horror, demonic themes, and realism in the details of an unusual profession.
The story follows Rebecca Owens, a young woman with a degree in mortuary science, who starts a night shift at a funeral home. What initially seems like a routine job – embalming bodies and preparing for funerals – gradually turns into a nightmare. As the night progresses, strange events begin to occur – the bodies seem to be more than just lifeless, and the space around her is filled with unexplained phenomena. Rebecca begins to suspect that she is involved in something far more sinister, related to demonic forces and secrets that her employer is hiding.
The film builds tension through a gradual revelation of horror, mixing realistic details of the work in the morgue with a sense of constant threat.
Jeremiah Kipp relies on a dark, oppressive atmosphere and a slow pace that enhances the feeling of claustrophobia. The camera often remains fixed on details of the work with the bodies, which adds realism and additional discomfort. The direction seeks to recreate the tension of the game by using silence, darkness and sudden visual disturbances. However, the film relies more on atmosphere than on classic startling moments, making it more of a psychological than a pure horror experience.
Willa Holland – Rebecca Owens, the main character, who gradually moves from confidence to fear and confusion.
Paul Sparks – Raymond Delver, the mysterious employer who hides more than he shows.
Mark Steger – an ominous presence associated with supernatural forces.
Shelley Gibson – a secondary role that contributes to the gloomy atmosphere.
The acting performances are restrained and serious, with the emphasis on emotional tension and the feeling of fear.
The Mortuary Assistant is a film that will appeal primarily to fans of atmospheric horror and the original game. It does not rely on constant scares, but on a gradual build-up of anxiety and a sense of imminent danger. Although not a typical commercial horror film, the film offers an interesting concept and a different perspective on the genre. It is more of an experience than a traditional film narrative – dark, slow and full of tension.
