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Martyrs

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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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
92K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
542
635
  • Director
    • Pascal Laugier
  • Writer
    • Pascal Laugier
  • Stars
    • Morjana Alaoui
    • Mylène Jampanoï
    • Catherine Bégin
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  • Director
    • Pascal Laugier
  • Writer
    • Pascal Laugier
  • Stars
    • Morjana Alaoui
    • Mylène Jampanoï
    • Catherine Bégin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 624User 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
    • Director
      • 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 reviews624

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    Top review
    10/10
    Most disturbing film I've ever seen
    Don't listen to the poor reviews on here - this is actually a masterpiece in horror but it's very difficult to watch.. It's dark. bleak and incredibly disturbing and despite this being one of the best films I've seen I could never watch it again..
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    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
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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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