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Martin
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R,1hr 36min
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July 7, 1978
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Anchor Bay
Synopsis: Nearly a decade after George A. Romero changed the face of modern horror films with Night of the Living Dead -- and following the less successful projects Season of the Witch and The Crazies -- the Pittsburgh-based auteur returned to top form with this superb vampire tale. Set in a rapidly crumbling steeltown suburb, the story focuses on shy, moody Martin (John Amplas), a teenager of East European descent who may or may not be a vampire. Though he possesses no fangs or supernatural powers and has ... Full Synopsis
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Arguably the best of George A. Romero's non-"Living Dead" horror films, this stylish chiller concerns a young man (John Amplas) who may or may not be a vampire. After causing a scandal for his family, he is sent to live with his Nosferatu-obsessed uncle (Lincoln Maazel) and begins killing again. Imaginative murder sequences and skillful effects by gore-master Tom Savini will keep bloodhounds happy, ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Martin
Tata Cuda
Mrs. Santini
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