Mortuary

Mortuary

1983 · 93 min · EN · R · 5.5 (59 votes)
Dir. Howard Avedis · Starring Mary Elizabeth McDonough, David Wallace, Bill Paxton, Lynda Day George, Christopher George, Curt Ayers · Music John Cacavas

... where nobody rests in peace.

Horror

Christie Parson has constant nightmares of her father's death whom died in a swimming pool. Christie's mother thinks it was an accident, but Christie believes it was murder. Christie then sees an unknown figure dressed in a cape following her and harassing her. But still nobody believes her, until her boyfriend sees the figure himself. The figure hides in the town mortuary which is owned by Hank Andrews and his demented son, Paul. Both are trying to form rituals to bring back Dr. Parson's spirit. But, who is this figure and why is he harassing Christie?

VIBE

This film feels like a fever dream of 80s practical effects and unsettling dread. It's a slow descent into paranoia and gore, perfect for a late-night dive into the macabre with friends who appreciate the genre's grittier side.

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