Martin
1976
George A. Romero
Creepy Killer Thriller
What’s it all about: The woman of Braddock, Pennsylvania, are stalked by a virgin who thinks he’s a vampire, which is much worse than the real thing. No romance, no seduction, no promise of eternal youth if you’re hot enough – just a skinny kid with good reflexes and a hypodermic needle.
First Encounter: first viewing
Prostitute Index: low
Death By: lots of 70s poster-paint blood
Relics: game rooms, snazzy wallpaper and Marushka art
Hoops: lonely housewives, disapproving neighbors, the catholic priest who drinks and smokes
Heartthrob: Roger Caine
Pass/Fails the Test of Time: AM radio
LoFi Magic: vampire fantasy flashbacks, spooky synthesizer
Words to live by: “That’s why you’re so nice to have around, Martin. You don’t have opinions.”
Makes me want to: check all the locks - again
Candotti Take: n/a (I love watching the scary ones home alone)
Worth a watch/rewatch: Yes
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