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

The indie horror game Mouthwashing, created by Wrong Organ and published by Critical Reflex, is set to be adapted into a live-action movie directed by the mastermind behind Jennifer's Body. Following rumors circulating among the game's fanbase for over two weeks, the announcement was made on October 29. Scott Derrickson, known for his work on Doctor Strange and The Black Phone, will serve as a producer alongside C. Robert Cargill and Vince Cheng from the production house Crooked Highway.

Karyn Kusama, responsible for Jennifer's Body and Yellowjackets, will take on the directing duties, with Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay (The Invitation) penning the script. While specific plot details remain undisclosed, the game's premise revolves around five crew members aboard a freight ship called the Tulpar, who must survive through starvation, isolation, paranoia, hallucinations, and potential internal threats from their fellow crewmates.

The game, initially released on PC in 2024, has received highly favorable reviews, garnering a 9 out of 10 score from IGN. It is now available on consoles, alongside other Critical Reflex titles like No, I’m Not a Human and Arctic Eggs. The decision on casting for the movie remains uncertain, but fans are excited to see which real-life actors might be chosen to portray the characters, particularly those inspired by Shelley Duvall.

This development follows the announcement of PUBG getting a live-action Netflix series, written, directed, produced, and starring Donald Glover, indicating a growing trend of video game adaptations hitting the silver screen. Michael B. Jordan is set to helm a Battlefield film adaptation, while Capcom's Street Fighter movie premiered in theaters earlier this month.

This follows the critically acclaimed Resident Evil movie, adding to a series of successful horror films that have dominated the box office this year.