# ‘Mouthwashing’ Video Game Adaptation in the Works From Scott Derrickson, Karyn Kusama (Exclusive)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mouthwashing-video-game-adaptation-in-the-works-from-scott-derrickson-karyn-kusama-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-10-29T22:57:19+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-29T23:03:20+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hollywood Reporter
- Original article: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mouthwashing-game-adaptation-karyn-kusama-1236742948/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, Gaming, Horror

## Key points

- *Mouthwashing* launches today on consoles and Game Pass.
- Karyn Kusama will direct Sony’s film adaptation.
- The PC game has sold nearly one million copies.

## Summary

The new detail is that *Mouthwashing* is launching today on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch and Xbox platforms, and will be available through Game Pass on console and PC. Sony has acquired the film rights to the psychological horror game, with Karyn Kusama directing and Scott Derrickson producing.

The game follows five crew members stranded aboard a space freighter after it crashes on an asteroid, where isolation and dwindling supplies fuel paranoia. Since its 2024 PC release, it has earned an 88 Metacritic score, won awards for its narrative and player choice, and sold nearly one million copies; related videos have drawn 63 million YouTube views and nearly one billion TikTok views.

## Coverage

- [The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Mouthwashing’ Video Game Adaptation in the Works From Scott Derrickson, Karyn Kusama (Exclusive)](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mouthwashing-game-adaptation-karyn-kusama-1236742948/)
- [Engadget: Sony is working on a film adaptation of viral indie horror game Mouthwashing](https://www.engadget.com/2301826/sony-is-working-on-a-film-adaptation-of-viral-indie-horror-game-mouthwashing/)

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