Sony is working on a film adaptation of viral indie horror game Mouthwashing

Karyn Kusama is attached to direct.

The crew of the Tulpar from Mouthwashing.

Indie horror game is making the jump to film. Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired the rights to the game from developer Wrong Organ, according to , and Karyn Kusama, director of and , is attached to direct.

The project will be written by Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay, the screenwriters behind , and produced by Scott Derrickson, the director of and . Sony is likely hoping the combination of horror talent and hit video game IP will repeat the success it saw with . Zach Cregger's adaptation of Capcom's survival horror series was not only a critical hit, but also a financial success.

is much more grounded than 's goofier flavor of horror. The game follows the crew of a stranded spaceship as they slowly lose their grip on reality. It isn't chock-full of jump scares, but its heavy themes and surreal imagery make it an interesting choice for a film adaptation.

The film doesn't yet have a release date, but the game has gotten a lot easier to play if you want to experience the story before you watch. launched on PC in 2024 and as of today, it's also available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S and through Xbox Game Pass.

Original source Sony is working on a film adaptation of viral indie horror game Mouthwashing

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