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5/10Rated this 5/10 due to large amounts of repeated and gratuitous violence. Is it worth torturing people to find out if there is life after death? This movie's answer seems to be "Keep doubting".
Reviewed on February 23, 2014
Martyrs(2008)
They haven't finished being alive.
7.3(3,117)1h 39m2008-06-12
HorrorDramaThriller
Martyrs Synopsis
A young woman’s quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tortured her as a child leads her and her best friend, also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity.
Martyrs (2008) is a horror, drama and thriller film directed by Pascal Laugier, released on June 12, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Morjana Alaoui, Mylène Jampanoï, Catherine Bégin and Robert Toupin. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3,117 ratings.
- Director:
- Pascal Laugier
- Writers:
- Pascal Laugier
- Producers:
- Richard Grandpierre
- Cinematographer:
- Stéphane Martin
- Composer:
- Alex Cortés
- Production:
- Wild Bunch, TCB Films, Eskwad
- Budget:
- $6,500,000
- Revenue:
- $1,100,000
- Status:
- Released
Martyrs (2008) Trailer
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Martyrs Cast & Crew
Main cast
Morjana Alaoui
as Anna Assaoui
Mylène Jampanoï
as Lucie Jurin
Catherine Bégin
as Mademoiselle
Robert Toupin
as Father
Patricia Tulasne
as Mother
Juliette Gosselin
as Marie
Xavier Dolan
as Antoine
Jean-Marie Moncelet
as Étienne
- Jessie Pham
Jessie Pham
as Young Lucie
- Erika Scott
Erika Scott
as Young Anna
- Louise Boisvert
Louise Boisvert
as Anna's Mother (voice)
- Isabelle Chasse
Isabelle Chasse
as Creature
Key crew
Directed by Pascal Laugier, written by Pascal Laugier, produced by Richard Grandpierre.
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Martyrs Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 3,117 ratings.
John Chard
10/10Martyrs: Greek for Witness. Martyrs is written and directed by Pascal Laugier. It stars Morjana Alaoui and Mylene Jampanoi. The New French Extremity Movement had its bar raised considerably by Pascal Laugier’s brutal but thought provoking horror. It’s a film as uncompromising as it is confrontational, a picture guaranteed to get a response for better or worse. Once viewed it simply will not be forgotten, the…
Reviewed on March 17, 2014
Repo Jack
8/10I wrote this once to describe my philosophy on what movies/TV I like: "Ravenous fan of dark, edgy movies & TV. They should glue you to the screen and stay in your dreams." Martyrs is one of a handful that describes that perspective to the T, and it is the kind of horror movie that you should go in completely clueless about the plot to enjoy the many twists that you won't see coming. A big caveat: this is "advanced"…
Reviewed on October 22, 2020
tmdb77268060
6/10<b>64/100</b> <i>Martyrs</i> delivers an intriguing and original concept but doesn't quite reach its full potential. It borrows a page from <i>Terrifier</i>'s playbook by dispatching the superior actress early which leaves a noticeable performance void. The third act hits a bit of a lull, but rebounds with a gripping and shocking climax that's sure to leave an impression. While it may not fully flesh out (no pun…
Reviewed on October 4, 2023
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Martyrs – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Martyrs online?
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Martyrs (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Martyrs?
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The main cast of Martyrs (2008) includes Morjana Alaoui, Mylène Jampanoï, Catherine Bégin, Robert Toupin and Patricia Tulasne. The film was directed by Pascal Laugier. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Martyrs released?
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Martyrs was released on June 12, 2008 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Martyrs worth watching?
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Martyrs (2008) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 3,117 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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