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Martyrs

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
93K
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POPULARITY
884
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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
93K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
884
35
  • 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
    • 628User reviews
    • 225Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 9 nominations

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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
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      • Pascal Laugier
    • Writer
      • Pascal Laugier
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    Storyline

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    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 Keith Kenniff

    User reviews628

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    Top review
    10/10
    emotional violence
    this film is as terrifying as anything ever released. it takes events from modern headlines and carries them to horrible, but utterly believable extremes. performances, photography, editing, score, sound design, direction are all spot on.

    i live in a neighborhood where people literally get stabbed in the street, and this film scared the hell out of me. it creates a tension that is almost unbearable, and then it breaks your heart. the genius of this film is the degree to which you empathize and grow to love the protagonist(s.)

    i was skeptical when i was told about how people supposedly fainted in the theater when they saw it. after watching this film, i absolutely believe it. there is one scene in particular that made me dizzy.

    don't watch it alone, and don't watch it if you think horror films are supposed to make you laugh. this film will make you cry.
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    • Sep 29, 2008

    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
      • September 3, 2008 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • France
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site (France)
    • Languages
      • English
      • 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
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    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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