Body horror short film · Currently fundraising
Girl From Mars
A short horror film directed by Shawn Hainsworth, adapted from a story by Robert Bloch, author of Psycho, and inspired by Joan Boix’s graphic adaptation in Tales of the Macabre.
The story
She says she's from Mars. She says she's hungry.
At the end of a losing season, a broke carnival owner has one more problem: his Girl From Mars act has run off. On a storm-soaked night, a silver-haired stranger appears, claiming to be from Mars.
Blending carnival atmosphere, dark humor, and body horror, Girl From Mars turns a chance encounter into a nightmare.
Source
From the page to the screen
Robert Bloch’s story finds a vivid visual life in Joan Boix’s graphic adaptation, part of SHP Comics’ Tales of the Macabre. Girl From Mars is conceived as the first film in a planned classic horror anthology, establishing the tone and creative direction for a possible series or feature.
Explore Tales of the Macabre
The production
What is planned
- Director
- Shawn Hainsworth
- Estimated budget
- About $70,000
- Planned location
- Georgia
- Planned shoot
- Two days, first half of 2027
The production schedule is subject to financing and final arrangements.
Track record
Experience bringing comics to film
Our previous short, Technical Support, brought an SHP comic to the screen. It went on to screen at 27 festivals and reach almost 2 million views on YouTube.
Watch Technical SupportJoin the project
Help bring Girl From Mars to the screen
We are seeking financing and executive-producer partners. Contact Zack Gutin to request the investor deck and discuss the production plan, proposed credits, and participation terms.
