Martyrs is a horror film from France that explores the themes of revenge, trauma, and existential dread. The movie follows two childhood friends, Lucie and Anna, who were both traumatized by abuse and violence when they were younger. After years of searching, Lucie finally tracks down the people responsible for her trauma and seeks out revenge with Anna.
As they delve deeper into the web of their abusers, they discover a horrifying cult that has been conducting savage experiments on young women in an attempt to understand the afterlife. Lucie becomes increasingly consumed with her thirst for vengeance, while Anna tries to keep her grounded and help her confront her own trauma.
As the two women become more entwined in the cult's twisted experiments, they begin to experience hallucinations and visions that blur the lines between life and death. The movie culminates in a shocking and violent climax that leaves the audience questioning the nature of revenge and the meaning of existence itself.