Martin
Seen it?1978 | 95 min | Horror, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans. If you loved Interview with the Vampire or Nosferatu, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
- Made in 1978: an older pace and style.
A young man, convinced he's a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvanian town, where he tries to suppress his bloodlust.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by George A. Romero
- John AmplasMartin Mathias
- Lincoln MaazelTada Cuda
- Christine ForrestChristina
- Elyane NadeauAbbie Santini
- Tom SaviniArthur
- Francine MiddletonTrain Victim
- Roger CaineLewis
- Sara VenableMrs. Willard
- George A. RomeroFather Howard
- Michael GornickBarry - Radio Talk Show Host