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Martin

1978·Movie
1h 35min·R
73
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High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Terrifying and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Scare9
  • Tension8
  • Violence7

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos3
  • Catharsis3

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

The mind, history, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout direction and characters

  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers youYou scare easily

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About

He could be the boy next door...

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.
Vampire HorrorPsychological ThrillerLow-BudgetIndependent Film70s HorrorGritty RealismSmall Town AmericaMelancholyUnreliable Narrator

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Martin legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Martin worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.9, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Martin rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Martin?

1 h 35 min

Martin runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Martin?

Critics79
Audiences68

Not quite. Critics rate Martin higher (79) than audiences (68). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Martin in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Martin?

16ATBEDEDKESFIGBIEITLUNLNOSESM+2

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Martin in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Martin use?

Driven to SuicideOur Vampires Are DifferentHereditary CurseObfuscating DisabilityScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Schrödinger's GunCreator CameoMake It Look Like an AccidentGaslightingMonster MisogynyGornBath Suicideand 12 more

TV Tropes lists 24 storytelling tropes for Martin, including Driven to Suicide, Our Vampires Are Different, Hereditary Curse.