Pop Culture Headlines — Karyn Kusama to Adapt Mouthwashing

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Karyn Kusama to Adapt Mouthwashing into Film

Director Karyn Kusama is set to helm a film adaptation of the psychological horror video game Mouthwashing for Sony Pictures. Mouthwashing tells the nonlinear story of five crew members stranded on a cargo spaceship, contending with limited supplies and increasing paranoia. Writers Matt Manfredi and Phil Hay are set to pen the script for the feature. The video game Mouthwashing is currently available on PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.

Cunk on Cinema Official Trailer

Netflix has released a trailer for its upcoming miniseries Cunk on Cinema, starring Diane Morgan as the irreverent interviewer Philomena Cunk. In the mockumentary-style show, Cunk will explore the history of cinema starting with the invention of the camera. The show will also include real interviews with actors and filmmakers like Benedict Cumberbatch, Daniel Pemberton, Michael Bay, and more. Cunk on Cinema debuts on Netflix on November 15.

Curry Barker’s New Short Film Mama Bear

Director Curry Barker, best known for his breakout hit Obsession, has debuted a new horror short film called Mama Bear. The film was sponsored by Windows, and written, directed, and edited by Barker. It stars Jon Lee Richardson, Katie Sarife, Ericka Kreuz, and Joshua Snyder. Mama Bear is available for fans to watch now on Barker’s YouTube channel That’s a Bad Idea.

Sweetpea Season 2 Official Trailer

Starz and Sky TV have released a new official trailer for season 2 of Sweetpea, the murder thriller starring Ella Purnell. The new season picks up where the previous left off, with Purnell’s wallflower-turned-murderer Rhiannon Lewis navigating a new job promotion and a copycat killer threatening to expose her recent string of killings. Sweetpea season 2 launches on Sky in the UK this November, and later in 2027 on Starz.

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