Martyrs

Name: Martyrs
Genre: Horror, Drama, Thriller
Released: 2008-06-12
Cast: Morjana Alaoui, Mylène Jampanoï, Catherine Bégin, Robert Toupin, Patricia Tulasne

2008 | 99 min | Horror, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

People are still talking about it, though it had a box office loss. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Last of the Mohicans, start here.
The mood: Scary.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: expect violence.
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

A young woman’s quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tortured her as a child leads her and her best friend, also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
64% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
AwardsSolid
7 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerBelow par
$1 million worldwide on a $7 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 641K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing