Martyrs (2015)

A woman and her childhood friend seek out revenge on those who victimized and abused them.

Directors:

Kevin Goetz, Michael Goetz

Writers:

Pascal Laugier (characters), Mark L. Smith (screenplay)

Stars:

Troian Bellisario, Bailey Noble, Kate Burton

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Troian Bellisario	...	Lucie
Bailey Noble	...	Anna
Kate Burton	...	Eleanor
Caitlin Carmichael	...	Sam
Melissa Tracy	...	The Creature
Romy Rosemont	...	Mom
Toby Huss	...	Fenton
Elyse Cole	...	Young Anna
Ever Prishkulnik	...	Young Lucie
Blake Robbins	...	Dad
Taylor John Smith	...	Son
Lexi DiBenedetto	...	Daughter
Ivar Brogger	...	Priest
Laurence Todd Rosenthal	...	Dr. Haseem (as Larry Rosenthal)
DaJuan Johnson	...	Officer #1

Storyline

Anna rushes to help her friend Lucy, who was viciously abused as a young child, clean up the aftermath of the revenge she visited upon her abductors 15 years later. Was Lucy the only victim? Are they alone in this idyllic home? What nightmares lie beneath the tranquil facade of this house of horror? In search of the truth they uncover a sadistic cult organization determined to make a Martyr of each subject rather than a simple victim.

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Plot Keywords:

remake | held captive | suicide attempt | scream | pain | 

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Taglines:

The Ultimate Horror Movie

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 January 2016 (USA)

Also Known As:

Iskence Odasi

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Blumhouse Productions, The Safran Company, Temple Hill Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

86 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

According to the directors of the film, the remake will NOT be as violent as the original, 2008 film.

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Connections

Featured in Brows Held High: Taxidermia: Why Did You Make Me Watch This? (2017)

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Soundtracks

Dirty Dusty Roads
Written and Performed by Volker Barber

User Reviews

A polished, well-executed turd is still a turd

I have to start off by saying that I believe that the French version of the film is the most depression, soul-wretchingly horrific movie I have ever seen in my life. It is a masterpiece in the use of atmosphere, nuance, and tact in horror film-making, and will most likely not be topped as a horror film for quite some time. This Blumhouse version is NONE OF THAT. Imagine if someone told you that France has the best burger you have ever tasted. You want to eat it so bad, but you don't want to travel to France or learn to read the menu at the restaurant because you are lazy. You wait for an American chef to create the same burger, but the meat is dry, it has no lettuce, tomatoes or pickles, and the condiments lack taste. That is exactly what you are getting with this remake. It is tasteless, like New York BBQ is tasteless compared to Texas BBQ. Like Taco Bell is compared to REAL Mexican Tacos. It lacks any redeemable elements that would make it palatable for anyone over the age of 14, and who has a more refined palette. It is simply a hollow imitation of the French film. It tries so hard to shock and disturb, but in the end, it just makes you feel sorry for everyone involved. People woke up and went to work for this. They have their names attached to the credits. It will be a film they will be forced to use on their resume. It just makes me sad that production companies like Blumhouse can outright spit on real artistry in the name of profit margins. Blumhouse, you are the worst thing to happen to horror movies since the advent of Found-footage. You have ruined one of the most definitive horror experiences since The Exorcist, and your whole company should be ashamed of yourselves.

This film was absolute garbage and an insult to horror films. We will never speak of it again, and never within the same sentence as the original. A complete and utter failure, it should not be seen by anyone. It is, without a doubt, one of the worst films ever made, regardless of genre.