Hollywood Mortuary (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1998, Hollywood Mortuary is a comedy and horror film directed by Ron Ford, running about 70 minutes. “Stars aren't born...they're embalmed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Framed by interviews with real life celebrities, Hollywood Mortuary tells the tale of a horror make-up artist who, in 1941 Hollywood, uses voodoo to resurrect two rival horror stars (thinly disguised versions of Karloff and Lugosi) from the dead to help revive his fading career.
Who’s in it. Hollywood Mortuary stars Randal Malone as Pierce Jackson Dawn, Tim Sullivan as Pratt Borokof, Ron Ford as Janos Blasko and Joseph Haggerty as Maury Mackerman / Cory Mackerman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Hollywood Mortuary has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood Mortuary page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Mortuary tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Mortuary (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hollywood Mortuary change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hollywood Mortuary worth watching?
- Hollywood Mortuary holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hollywood Mortuary?
- Hollywood Mortuary stars Randal Malone, Tim Sullivan, Ron Ford, Joseph Haggerty and Wes Deitrick.
- When was Hollywood Mortuary released?
- Hollywood Mortuary was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.