Film & TV Rights Available
All film, television, documentary, and streaming adaptation rights for the works of Mark H. Roe are currently available.
Mark is the author of more than 25 books exploring Southern Ohio folklore, paranormal encounters, small‑town mysteries, regional legends, and atmospheric true‑history storytelling. His catalog includes ebooks, paperbacks, and audiobooks, with a strong regional readership and growing national visibility.
Producers, directors, screenwriters, and development executives seeking grounded supernatural stories, regional mysteries, or folklore‑based narratives are welcome to inquire.
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Featured Titles for Adaptation
The Witch on Paint Creek
Feature Screenplay — Supernatural Mystery / Folklore Thriller
A haunting, atmospheric story set in the deep woods of Ross County. Blends folklore, romance, and eerie small‑town secrets rooted in real Southern Ohio history.
Read or request the screenplay:
- Stage 32 The Witch on Paint Creek — The witch of paint creek - screenplay / logline… - Stage 32
- StoryGo, The Witch on Paint Creek --- Mark H Roe - Writer - Chillicothe | StoryGo
- Script Revolution, The Witch on Paint Creek — Mark Roe | Script Revolution
Status: Available for option or purchase.
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The Witch of Paint Creek
Novel — Supernatural Folklore Mystery
A dark, folklore‑driven tale exploring witchcraft traditions, generational curses, and the hidden history of Paint Creek Valley.
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Secrets in the Courthouse
Small‑Town Romantic Thriller
A mystery involving buried secrets, courthouse intrigue, and a decades‑old danger resurfacing. Ideal for streaming thrillers or Hallmark‑style mystery films.
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Mounds of Ohio
Folklore / Ancient Mysteries
A cinematic exploration of ancient earthworks, Native American legends, and unexplained phenomena tied to Ohio’s sacred landscape.
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Ross County Ghost Stories
Anthology — Paranormal / Folklore
A collection of eerie encounters, local legends, and paranormal tales rooted in real locations across Southern Ohio. Strong episodic potential.
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Why These Stories Adapt Well
- Strong regional identity
- Built‑in local audience
- Cinematic settings
- Folklore and paranormal elements
- Mystery‑driven plots
- Episodic and anthology potential
- Low‑budget, high‑atmosphere filming possibilities
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Rights Status
All adaptation rights are unoptioned and fully available.
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Contact for Rights Inquiries
Mark H. Roe
markhroe.author@gmail.com
www.markhroe.com
Professional inquiries only.