The Mortuary Assistant

Rebecca Owens, a recent graduate in mortuary science, begins working the night shift at River Fields Mortuary. What starts as a series of routine tasks, such as embalming bodies and completing paperwork, soon becomes a sinister ordeal. As the night progresses, Rebecca is forced to confront terrifying supernatural forces that turn her professional duties into a fight for survival.

The horror mystery was directed by Jeremiah Kipp, following his previous work on Contact, Slapface, and The Geechee Witch: A Boo Hag Story. It precedes his 2026 production, The Mask One: Faceless. The film features Willa Holland in the lead role as Rebecca Owens, appearing alongside Paul Sparks, John Adams, Mark Steger, Shelly Gibson, and Emily Bennett. Produced by Creativity Capital, Epic Pictures Group, Dread, and Traverse Media, the movie is a joint production between the United Kingdom and the United States.

Since its release on February 13, 2026, the film has earned 2 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audience reception has been mixed to low, with a rating of 4.2/10 on IMDb based on 173 votes and a slightly higher score of 5.3/10 on TMDB from 185 votes.