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Sony is developing a Mouthwashing film directed by Karyn Kusama
Sony has acquired the film rights to Mouthwashing, an indie horror game developed by Wrong Organ.
Karyn Kusama is attached to direct, while Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay are writing the screenplay.
The game follows the crew of a stranded freight spaceship as they face isolation, hunger, paranoia and hallucinations.
First released on PC in 2024, the game is also available on consoles.
Its story uses surreal horror and difficult themes, making it a distinctive choice for a film adaptation.
The project has no announced release date, and exact plot details have not been confirmed.
Scott Derrickson is among the film's producers.
Sony has acquired the film rights to the indie horror game Mouthwashing from its developer, Wrong Organ.
Karyn Kusama is attached to direct the feature film, with Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay writing the script.
Scott Derrickson is set to produce the project.
The game follows the crew of a stranded spaceship as they face isolation, starvation, paranoia and hallucinations.
The film has no announced release date, and its exact plot details are unconfirmed.
- Who
- Sony Pictures is developing the film; Karyn Kusama is attached to direct, and Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay are writing it.
- What
- A feature film adaptation of the indie horror game Mouthwashing.
- When
- The project was announced on October 29, 2026. No release date has been announced.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mouthwashing was first released on PC.
Wrong Organ and Sony Pictures’ Screen Gems announced the film adaptation.
The game became available on consoles, according to IGN.
- Film rights
- Sony acquired the rights from developer Wrong Organ.
- Director
- Karyn Kusama
- Writers
- Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay
- Producer
- Scott Derrickson
- Game setting
- The Tulpar, a stranded spaceship
- Release date
- Not announced
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