# Martin (1978)

> A lonely young man who believes himself an ancient vampire drifts through Pittsburgh, turning predation, delusion, and inherited folklore into a bleakly satirical portrait of alienation.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/15825

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Horror, Drama
- Director: George A. Romero
- Cast: John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel, Christine Forrest, Elyane Nadeau, Tom Savini, Francine Middleton, Roger Caine, Sara Venable
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077914/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: slow
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: graphic
- Mood: bleak, uncomfortable, satirical, late night horror viewing, halloween

## Synopsis

A chilling exploration of a young man's dark desires and the consequences of isolation.

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