Alone with the dead.
Rebecca Owens, a recent mortuary science graduate takes a night shift job at River Fields Mortuary. Initially, the job seems straightforward — embalming bodies, completing paperwork, and keeping things tidy. But once Rebecca starts working the night shift, things take a dark turn.
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- Release Date 02/13/2026
- Language English
- Director Jeremiah Kipp
- Writers Tracee Beebe, Brian Clarke
- Editor Don Money
- Cinematographer Kevin Duggin
- Producers Patrick Ewald, Cole Payne
- Companies DREAD, Traverse Media, Epic Pictures Group, Creativity Capital
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Feb 13, 2026 | Theatrical | — |
| TH | Mar 12, 2026 | Theatrical | — |
| Russia | Mar 26, 2026 | Theatrical | — |
| United States | Mar 27, 2026 | Digital | — |
| Brazil | Apr 9, 2026 | Theatrical | — |
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