Martin (1976) (Import) (Limited Edition 4K Ultra HD) Available March 10

February 22, 2023 4 Evil Eyes

Writer/director George Romero’s twisted take on vampire films is set in Pittsburgh (where else?) and focuses on Martin Mathias (John Amplas), a young man who believes he is a real bloodsucker. Lacking fangs and wings, Martin must make do with drugging women and slashing their wrists with razor blades for his “nourishment.” Lincoln Maazel, Christine Forrest, Tom Savini, Sara Venable co-star. AKA: “Wampyr.” 95 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English. Region Free

STARRING: John Amplas, Lincoln Maazel, Christine Forrest

Horror History: Wednesday, May 10, 1978: Martin was released in US theaters

May 10, 1978May 10, 2024 4 Evil Eyes

George Romero does for vampires what he has already done to zombies – an intense and realistic treatment that follows the exploits of Martin, who claims to be 84 years old, and who certainly drinks human blood. The boy arrives in Pittsburg to stay with his uncle, who promises to save Martin’s soul and destroy him once he is finished, but Martin’s loneliness finds other means of release. …Martin