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Filmmaker Karyn Kusama, known for 'Girlfight' and 'Jennifer's Body', will direct a screen adaptation of 'Mouthwashing', the acclaimed psychological horror video game. The announcement has drawn attention from both gaming and film fans, many curious about how the indie game's unsettling narrative will translate under Kusama's direction. Details on casting, studio and release timing have not yet been made public.

An artist has shared a new drawing of Rhan-Tegoth, a monstrous entity from H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos, describing it as the terror of the hominids. The creature, associated with the story 'The Horror in the Museum' co-written with Hazel Heald, is part of the wider pantheon of Great Old Ones. The piece is being shared among horror art and Lovecraft fandom circles.

A student newspaper is asking readers to share which horror films they consider their favorites. The open question invites responses ranging from classic slasher films to newer releases, tapping into ongoing enthusiasm for the horror genre. No specific titles or picks are given in the prompt itself, leaving the conversation to commenters and readers.

Filmmaker Mike Flanagan, known for horror series like The Fall of the House of Usher, has issued an update on his Warhammer 40,000 project, which he is developing with Games Workshop. Details of the update were not disclosed in available coverage, but the adaptation has drawn attention given Flanagan's fandom for the tabletop universe and his track record with major genre franchises.

A new book review of Sledge Vs. The Wendigo has been published by Fandom Pulse, covering the horror story that pits a character named Sledge against the legendary Wendigo creature. Little else is known about the book's plot, author or reception beyond the review itself, so the scope of the discussion remains limited.

Darren Lynn Bousman, best known for directing several films in the Saw franchise, has signed on to direct Serpentine, a new psychological thriller. Details about the plot and cast have not yet been announced. Horror fans are sharing the news and speculating about what the project will involve.

Halloween is no longer a single night of costumes and trick-or-treating; it has stretched into weeks of events, decorations and spending that some are calling 'Halloweenmas'. Commentators note that retailers, hospitality venues and entertainment brands increasingly treat the holiday as a full seasonal campaign running through October, blurring the line between Halloween, Christmas-style commercialisation and year-round horror fandom.