‘Trippy as hell, fun in a terrifying way… a great horror movie’
Cut to the Take
THE MORTUARY
ASSISTANT
Arrives on Blu-ray, DVD & digital 20 July 2026
‘A faithful adaptation to a very underrated game… an entertaining horror film. Willa Holland is fantastic and the effects are a must see’
Horror Society
‘A rare win for horror game adaptations… delivers fun, creepy demonic horror’
Ginger Nuts of Horror
‘A very poignant metaphor for addiction and trauma… If you’re hoping for a movie that does the game justice, you’re definitely getting your money’s worth’
Nevermore Horror
BASED ON the critically acclaimed, best-selling videogame of the same name, Shudder Original The Mortuary Assistant, a blood-curdling new possession horror film, is set to arrive on Blu-ray, DVD and digital on 20 July 2026, courtesy of Acorn Media International.
Hailed ‘a rare win for horror game adaptations’ (Ginger Nuts of Horror), award-winning director Jeremiah Kipp (Slapface) dials up the chills as he brings the much-loved game of demons and death to life, delving deeper into the lore of Brian Clarke’s cult first-person horror simulation.
The film follows Rebecca Owens (Willa Holland – The O.C., Arrow) – a newly certified mortician with a troubled past. After being hired at River Fields Mortuary, she takes over the night shift, but what starts out as your runof-the-mill embalming takes an unnerving turn… as the cold, clinical lights begin to flicker, bodies begin to move on their own and Rebecca realises she is not alone.
Things go from suspicious to outright sinister when she begins experiencing horror-fuelled hallucinations derived from her deepest fears and darkest secrets. As the visions start to put her and those around her in danger, she confides in her enigmatic mentor, Raymond Delver (Paul Sparks – Boardwalk Empire, House of Cards), who reveals that a demonic entity has latched onto the young assistant and is using the morgue as a bridge between the living and the dead.
With only one night to prevent the entity from completing its full possession, Rebecca must navigate a series of demonic rituals, unravel the truth behind Raymond’s shady secrets and confront her own buried traumas to survive until sunrise.
Intertwining trauma, gore and outstanding practical effects, join The Mortuary Assistant for a spine chilling, against-the-clock fright fest, delivering ‘fun, creepy demonic horror’ (Ginger Nuts of Horror).
SPECIAL FEATURES include:
• Behind-the-Scenes Featurette
Title: The Mortuary Assistant
Blu-ray Release Date: 20 July 2026
Cat.No: AB2112
RRP: £22.99
Cert: 18
Running Time: 100 mins. on 1 disc
Available on digital to download and keep from 20 July
Title: The Mortuary Assistant
DVD Release Date: 20 July 2026
Cat.No: AV3851
RRP: £17.99
Cert: 18
Running Time: 100 mins. on 1 disc
ABOUT ACORN MEDIA INTERNATIONAL:
Acorn Media International is a division of AMC Networks, Inc. For over 30 years, Acorn has successfully managed and distributed best-selling dramas, mysteries and other series, including Line Of Duty, Doc Martin, Agatha Raisin, Midsomer Murders, Chernobyl, A Place To Call Home and many more. From broadcast to streaming, DVD to digital, Acorn effectively exploits content in all formats across all distribution channels, including direct-to-consumer via its proprietary SVOD channel, Acorn TV. Acorn optimizes the value of content by skilfully managing pricing, windowing and promotion. Acorn has offices in the US, UK and Australia and works with strategic partners to distribute to other territories around the globe. For more information, visit https://www.acornmediainternational.com.
ABOUT AMC NETWORKS:
Known for its groundbreaking and celebrated original content, AMC Networks is the company behind the award-winning brands AMC, BBC AMERICA, IFC, SundanceTV, WE tv, and IFC Films. Its diverse line-up of popular and critically-acclaimed series and independent films include Killing Eve, Better Call Saul and The Walking Dead, which has been the #1 show on basic cable television for nine consecutive years, as well as Portlandia, Brockmire, Love After Lockup, and the films Boyhood, Death of Stalin, and many more. Its original series Mad Men and Breaking Bad are widely recognized as being among the most influential and acclaimed shows in the history of TV. The Company also operates AMC Studios, its production business; AMC Networks International, its international programming business; the subscription streaming services Shudder, Sundance Now; Acorn TV; and UMC (Urban Movie Channel); and Levity Entertainment Group, the Company’s production services and comedy venues business. For more information, visit http://www.amcnetworks.com.
