The Mortuary Assistanthas found its two lead stars following its announcement in 2022.Arrow’sWilla HollandandHouse of Cards’Paul Sparkswill star in the film adaptation of the 2022 horror video game, developed by DarkStone Digital and directed byJeremiah Kipp.So far, the feature has yet to announce a release date, but the game’s creator,Brian Clarke, will be involved in the screenwriting.
Holland is set to play Rebecca, the game’s lead character, who will confront terrifying supernatural forces. Meanwhile, Sparks will play Raymond Delver, described as “Rebecca’s mysterious mortician boss,” a mentor but also a potential threat. The horror feature is said to expand on the game’s world and mythology and delve deeper into the lore of the demonic entities plaguing River Fields.
Clarke commented on the recent casting and updated developments for the game’s film adaptation, stating that they’re keen to see Holland and Sparks bring these characters to life and that seeing their game evolve over the years from a demo to a full-fledged film is “beyond anything I could have imagined as a solo developer.”
“Seeing the mortuary assistant evolve over the years from a small prototype to a full feature film is beyond anything I could have imagined as a solo developer. Jeremiah Kipp is an insanely skilled director, and it has been one of the highlights of my life working with him. Jeremiah and the entire team at Epic Pictures have done an amazing job capturing the spirit of the game while adding their own unique cinematic flair. It is an honor to see Willa and Paul bring these characters to life along with the rest of the film crew. I feel extremely fortunate and can’t wait for fans to seeThe Mortuary Assistantexpand into new territory.”
What is ‘The Mortuary Assistant’ About?
Released in August 2022,The Mortuary Assistantis a horror game where the player takes up a job at the River Fields Mortuary. Unfortunately, embalming dead bodies is just the tip of the iceberg, as players have to keep demonic forces at bay and put together clues to save their souls. Additionally, there are secrets that the player needs to unravel to survive. The game was fairly praised by fans and critics alike, generating a 73/100 onMetacritic. Following its PC release, the game was made available on other platforms, such as Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.
The Mortuary Assistantwas originally a prototype released in 2020. According to an interview withBloody Disgusting, the creator was inspired byfound-footage movies, especiallyParanormal Activity, as well as “creepy shorts” on YouTube. The movie adaptation ofThe Mortuary Assistantwill not focus on the gameplay aspects but rather the game’s overall narrative.
The Mortuary Assistanthas yet to announce a release date. Follow Collider for the latest updates.
