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1978 · 95 min · R

Martin

Directed by George A. Romero · Horror, Drama

Martin (1978) is a Horror film, directed by George A. Romero set in Braddock and Pittsburgh during the 1970s. It runs 95 minutes and is rated R.

A vampire and psychological horror, with a bleak tone. Themes of isolation run throughout.

Composer
Donald Rubinstein
Cinematography
Michael Gornick
Cast
John AmplasLincoln MaazelChristine ForrestElyane NadeauTom SaviniFrancine MiddletonRoger CaineSara Venable

The world of this film

Setting

Where
BraddockPittsburgh
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
VampirePsychological Horror
Themes
Isolation
Tone
Bleak

Shape

Protagonist
AntiheroSolo Lead
Pacing
Slow Burn
Based on
Pure Fiction

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