Martin (1977)
| Title | Martin |
| Original Title | Wampyr |
| Year | 1977 |
| Country | USA |
| Genre | Horror (Movies) |
| Collection | Vampires and Werewolves |
| Run Time | 1h 35 min |
| Director |
Written and directed by George A. Romero, Martin (1977) is an American horror film about a young man who goes by the same name. On an overnight train from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh, he sedates a woman with a syringe filled with narcotics and proceeds to harm her forearm using a razor blade. The next morning, his elderly cousin Tateh Cuda meets him at the train station and accompanies him on another train headed for Braddock, Pennsylvania. Despite his youthful appearance, Martin insists that he is much older. He experiences vivid monochrome visions of religious figures, seductive vampires, and angry mobs carrying torches. It is unclear whether these are real memories or simply fantasies. Reluctantly, Cuda agrees to let Martin stay with him and his granddaughter, Christina.
Cuda, a Lithuanian Catholic, treats Martin in a manner reminiscent of an Old World vampire. Dubbing him ‘Nosferatu’, he uses strings of garlic and a crucifix to try to ward him off. However, Martin merely scoffs at these attempts. Christina shares Cuda’s skepticism and is highly critical of his beliefs, going so far as to suggest psychiatric treatment for Martin. In no uncertain terms, Cuda warns that if Martin harms anyone in Braddock, he will drive a stake through his heart. Seeking guidance elsewhere, Martin turns to a local radio host who nicknames him “The Count.” Rejecting common perceptions about vampires, Martin insists there is no use for ‘magic stuff’. His popularity among the DJ’s listeners grows immensely.
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John Amplas
Lincoln Maazel
Tom SaviniWritten and directed by George A. Romero, Martin (1977) is an American horror film about a young man who goes by the same name. On an overnight train from Indianapolis to Pittsburgh, he sedates a woman with a syringe filled with narcotics and proceeds to harm her forearm using a razor blade. The next morning, his elderly cousin Tateh Cuda meets him at the train station and accompanies him on another train headed for Braddock, Pennsylvania. Despite his youthful appearance, Martin insists that he is much older. He experiences vivid monochrome visions of religious figures, seductive vampires, and angry mobs carrying torches. It is unclear whether these are real memories or simply fantasies. Reluctantly, Cuda agrees to let Martin stay with him and his granddaughter, Christina.
Cuda, a Lithuanian Catholic, treats Martin in a manner reminiscent of an Old World vampire. Dubbing him ‘Nosferatu’, he uses strings of garlic and a crucifix to try to ward him off. However, Martin merely scoffs at these attempts. Christina shares Cuda’s skepticism and is highly critical of his beliefs, going so far as to suggest psychiatric treatment for Martin. In no uncertain terms, Cuda warns that if Martin harms anyone in Braddock, he will drive a stake through his heart. Seeking guidance elsewhere, Martin turns to a local radio host who nicknames him “The Count.” Rejecting common perceptions about vampires, Martin insists there is no use for ‘magic stuff’. His popularity among the DJ’s listeners grows immensely.
