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Mortuary is a horror movie that centers around a family who moves into a new town, run by a mortician named Hank Andrews (played by Paxton). Hank owns and runs a funeral home that seems to have a very unusual and sinister past. Christopher George stars as Sheriff Duncan, who is constantly involved in the investigation of odd events in the town, including some mysterious deaths that have been occurring.

As the family settles into their new home, strange things begin happening. They begin to experience nightmares and visions that seem to be connected to the funeral home. The youngest member of the family, Jonathan, played by Danny Rogers, is the most affected by the haunting, as he begins to see apparitions and hear voices. Mary Beth McDonough stars as Christie, the eldest child in the family, who becomes the family member most concerned about what is happening around them.

One day, Jonathan wanders into the funeral home to find a group of teenagers that are trying to steal from the mortician. After threatening to call the police, Hank shows the young boy his prized possession: a cursed necklace with a large gem in the center. Hank tells Jonathan about the gem's powers to raise the dead and that it was cursed by a voodoo priestess. While the boy initially finds the story interesting and exciting, he soon realizes that it is real and a terrifying curse is upon them.

As the family tries to uncover the secrets of the funeral home and the cursed necklace, they find themselves in a series of horrifying situations that lead to nail-biting suspense and terror. They uncover the mortician's dark secret and confront their own disturbing family history, which is intertwined with the town's dark past. As the terror and the body count escalate, they must fight to stay alive and untangle the curse before it claims their lives.

Mortuary is a chilling horror movie with a gripping plot and an outstanding cast. Bill Paxton's performance as the morally-ambiguous mortician, Hank, adds a nuanced layer to the movie, giving it a more in-depth and character-driven story. McDonough's portrayal of a concerned family member and the eldest child for her siblings is also masterful.

The movie is well-written and has an excellent balance of suspense, gore, and scares that will keep even the hardiest horror fan on edge. The atmospheric cinematography is also noteworthy, creating an eerie and unsettling environment that adds to the overall dark theme of the movie.

Overall, Mortuary is a suspenseful and spine-chilling horror movie that has been praised by fans of the genre since its release. It is a cult-classic that continues to gain new audiences and retain its loyal fan base. If you're looking for a ghoulish and terrifying ride, Mortuary is definitely worth your time.

Mortuary is a 1981 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.