From Horror Games to Horror Screens: The Mortuary Assistant is Coming to Shudder… and I’m Not Ready (Again)

By DaFemalePhenom 07/28/2025

The Reaper Returns... on Film

If you've ever heard your scream echo off your headset at 8 a.m., chances are you've already spent time in the cold, death-soaked halls of The Mortuary Assistant. Developed by DarkStone Digital, this indie horror game came out of nowhere and clawed its way into my nightmares, and now, it’s doing the same thing on Shudder. That’s right: The Mortuary Assistant is officially being adapted into a full-blown horror film, and my little horror-loving heart can barely take it.

A Game That Never Let Me Breathe

When I first played The Mortuary Assistant, I wasn’t ready. I thought I was. I turned on my camera, turned the lights on, started my stream, and settled in for what I expected would be a creepy little time. Instead, I got a psychological descent into demonic possession, trauma, and body horror that made me question every sound in my house for weeks. From unpredictable jump scares to an eerie, unraveling story of a woman battling forces far beyond the physical… this game didn’t play fair, and I loved every second of it.

From Indie Horror to Big-Screen Terror

Now, we’re getting a movie. A movie! As someone who championed this game from the very first embalming table jump scare, I cannot express how thrilled I am to see it take on a new, terrifying life through Shudder. The platform is the perfect home for a project like this—gritty, bold, and unafraid to push the horror envelope. And just like when I booted up the game for the first time, I’m already bracing myself for what’s coming.

This Is a Massive Win for Indie Horror

More than anything, this announcement is a major victory for indie developers and the indie horror community. The Mortuary Assistant wasn’t backed by a massive studio or flashy franchise. It was built on sheer creativity, raw storytelling, and the power of unease, and now it’s being celebrated in a whole new medium. That’s not just success… that’s inspiration.

To every indie dev who dreams of turning a single chilling idea into something unforgettable: this is proof that your horror matters. People are watching. We’re watching. And we’re screaming right along with you.

So prepare your soul (and your embalming tools).
The Mortuary Assistant is coming to Shudder… and just like the game, it’s probably going to leave you spiritually bruised, existentially shaken, and begging for more.

Have you played the game? Will you be watching the film? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!