The Fisherman’s Wife

The Fisherman’s Wife is a fantasy horror short film set during a period of complete environmental collapse. The story focuses on a solitary and desperate fisherman who encounters a mermaid, whom he subsequently kills to prepare as a meal.

Written and directed by Jared Watson, this United States production was released on June 7, 2024. The cast features T. Ryder Smith as the fisherman, alongside Caitlin Riley in the role of the mermaid and Kelsey Carthew as the fisherman's daughter. The project was produced by Jess Vogel and Michelle Beck through a collaboration between DirtyBlonde Films, Curiouser Creative Studio, and Back to the Future Films. The film has a total runtime of nine minutes.