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Martyrs

  • 20082008
  • 1818
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
91K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
965
17
Martyrs (2008)
Horror
A young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a li... Read allA young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity.A young woman's quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tormented her as a child leads her and a friend, who is also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
91K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
965
17
  • Director
    • Pascal Laugier
  • Writer
    • Pascal Laugier
  • Stars
    • Morjana Alaoui
    • Mylène Jampanoï
    • Catherine Bégin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Pascal Laugier
  • Writer
    • Pascal Laugier
  • Stars
    • Morjana Alaoui
    • Mylène Jampanoï
    • Catherine Bégin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 613User reviews
    • 225Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 9 nominations

    Videos1

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    Morjana Alaoui
    Morjana Alaoui
    • Annaas Anna
    Mylène Jampanoï
    Mylène Jampanoï
    • Lucieas Lucie
    Catherine Bégin
    Catherine Bégin
    • Mademoiselleas Mademoiselle
    Robert Toupin
    Robert Toupin
    • Le pèreas Le père
    Patricia Tulasne
    Patricia Tulasne
    • La mèreas La mère
    Juliette Gosselin
    Juliette Gosselin
    • Marieas Marie
    Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan
    • Antoineas Antoine
    • (as Xavier Dolan-Tadros)
    Louise Boisvert
    Louise Boisvert
    • Mère d'Annaas Mère d'Anna
    • (voice)
    Jean-Marie Moncelet
    Jean-Marie Moncelet
    • Étienneas Étienne
    Jessie Pham
    Jessie Pham
    • Lucie 10 ansas Lucie 10 ans
    Erika Scott
    • Anna 10 ansas Anna 10 ans
    Isabelle Chasse
    • La créatureas La créature
    Emilie Miskdjian
    • La suppliciéeas La suppliciée
    Tony Robinow
    • Docteuras Docteur
    Anie Pascale
    Anie Pascale
    • La femme bourreauas La femme bourreau
    Mike Chute
    Mike Chute
    • Bourreauas Bourreau
    Gaëlle Cohen
    Gaëlle Cohen
    • Femme de mainas Femme de main
    Louis Thevenon
    • 1er homme de mainas 1er homme de main
    • Director
      • Pascal Laugier
    • Writer
      • Pascal Laugier
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Fifteen years after a horrifying experience of abduction and prolonged torture, Lucie embarks on a bloody quest for revenge against her oppressors. Along with her childhood friend, Anna, who also suffered abuse, she quickly descends, without hope, into madness and her own delusions. Anna, left on her own begins to re-experience what Lucie did when she was only twelve years old. —kwedgwood@hotmail.com
    revengetorturesurvivor guiltgraphic violencefriendship between women234 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • They haven't finished being alive.
    • Genre
      • Horror
    • Certificate
      • 18
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Pascal Laugier has stated he was inspired by Hostel (2005) but instead of making a movie about suffering he wanted to make a movie about pain.
    • Goofs
      As the mother is kicked into the pit, a body flinches to brace itself for the impact of the mother falling on him.
    • Quotes

      Mademoiselle: Martyrs are exceptional people. They survive pain, they survive total deprivation. They bear all the sins of the earth. They give themselves up. They transcend themselves... they are transfigured.

    • Alternate versions
      An edited R-rated version was released on DVD, from The Weinstein Company.
    • Connections
      Featured in Viande d'origine française (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      My Neighbourhood
      Performed by Goldmund

    User reviews613

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    7/10
    Good movie but depressing
    Good movie to watch for the horror scenes of pain created by the director the movie is fabulous and brilliant performances so watch this movie.
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    4
    • dy38493
    • Apr 11, 2020

    FAQ2

    • What are the differences between the R-Rated and Unrated Version?
    • Isn't a martyr someone who dies for their beliefs?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 27, 2009 (United Kingdom)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site (France)
    • Language
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Мучениці
    • Filming locations
      • Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Eskwad
      • Wild Bunch
      • TCB Film
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • €3,390,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,149,138
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 39 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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