Director Elwood Quincy Walker is taking mommy issues to the extreme with his newest short film. The Mortician’s Daughter debuted today on YouTube, bringing to life an unsettling new story that puts a horror legend behind the wheel as a mom who can’t let go of her issues, even from beyond the grave.
Written and directed by Walker — who edited 2023’s Chainsaw Awards — The Mortician’s Daughter stars Creepshow alum Hannah Barefoot alongside horror icon Bonnie Aarons, best known for her work as Valak/The Nun in the Conjuring film franchise. The film’s synopsis is as follows:
After her Mother’s death, Violet must fulfill her Mother’s final wish that she is embalmed by her own daughter. But as she prepares her Mother’s corpse in the funeral home she was raised in, long-buried memories resurface & Violet discovers a terrifying family secret…
The Mortician’s Daughter follows up on Walker’s two viral short films, Kissed and The Rule of Three, as well as episodes of Bloody Bites and Fun Size Horror’s Shocktale Party, and Vision Video’s music video for “In My Side” in 2023. In addition to starring, Aarons also serves as a producer with Walker and Mora Killeen Walker.
The Mortician’s Daughter had its premiere at this year’s Screamfest, screening at the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre as part of the festival’s shorts block. The film is just the latest in a long line of upcoming horror projects for Aarons, who also has films like Gruesome, House of Holloway, Devil’s Wine, and Mrs. Ladadee in the works.
You can watch the full version of The Mortician’s Daughter above.
