Horror
United States of America
The movie Martin, directed by George A. Romero, was released in 1977. It follows the story of Martin, a young man who believes himself to be a vampire and engages in blood-drinking rituals. Martin is sent to live with his elderly cousin Cuda in Braddock, Pennsylvania, a dying steel town. Cuda believes Martin is a vampire and tries to kill him with sacred relics, but Martin is able to prove that he is not a supernatural creature.
Throughout the film, Martin struggles with his identity as a vampire and his sense of morality. He sedates women with a syringe and drinks their blood, but he also forms a romantic connection with a woman he meets on a train. Martin's visions of vampires and torch-lit mobs are depicted in black and white, and it is unclear whether they are real or imaginary.
The film explores themes of addiction, isolation, and the decline of American industrial towns. It has been praised for its unique take on the horror genre and its exploration of psychological and social issues.
