MARTHA IS DEAD

By André HEDETOFT, Andreas TROEDSSON

STUDIOS EXTRAORDINAIRES - as PROD

Thriller - Development 2025

In 1944's war-torn Tuscany, young Giulia sets out on a haunting quest to uncover the enigmatic death of her twin sister Martha, becoming entwined in a mystery that blurs the lines between reality, superstition and the tragedy of war.

    • Year of production
    • 2025
    • Genres
    • Thriller, Horror
    • Countries
    • SWEDEN, ITALY
    • Languages
    • ENGLISH
    • Budget
    • 3 - 5 M$
    • Duration
    • 100 mn
    • Director(s)
    • André HEDETOFT, Andreas TROEDSSON
    • Writer(s)
    • André HEDETOFT
    • Producer(s)
    • Christian HALLMAN (STUDIOS EXTRAORDINAIRES), André HEDETOFT (Studios Extraordinaries), Andreas TROEDSSON (STUDIOS EXTRAORDINAIRES)
    • Synopsis
    • “Martha Is Dead” is a psychological horror drama, set in 1944 Italy, that blurs the lines between reality, superstition and the tragedy of war. As conflict intensifies between German and Allied forces, the desecrated body of a woman is found drowned... Martha!

      Martha is dead, and her twin sister Giulia, the young daughter of a German soldier, must alone deal with the acute trauma of loss and the fallout from her murder. The hunt for the truth is shrouded by mysterious folklore and the extreme horror of war that draws ever closer.

      Based on the award winning game “Martha Is Dead” which since it’s release in 2022 has gardened a strong cult following and worldwide critical acclaim for its captivating psychological horror mystery that keeps players on edge until the final, haunting revelation.
    • Beginning of shooting
    • Sep 01, 2025
    • End of shooting
    • Oct 10, 2025