The Myth of Tantalus

Taintalus, a half-forgotten deity of minor inconveniences, awakens in the modern world where his powers to induce mild discomfort seem laughable. He takes a job at a call center, attempting to regain his former glory by cursing customers with trivial afflictions like perpetually slipping socks or sudden hiccups. His plans unravel when he accidentally unleashes an ancient evil that considered him a myth. Now, Taintalus must team up with cynical bartender Lisa and mythology-obsessed teen Marcus to save the world using his only weapon: annoying predictability. This 2025 horror-comedy-drama hybrid explores the absurdity of existence in an era where even gods must find meaning in the mundane.