THE VAULT

Martyrs (2008) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.1/100

They haven't finished being alive.

The Premise

A young woman’s quest for revenge against the people who kidnapped and tortured her as a child leads her and her best friend, also a victim of child abuse, on a terrifying journey into a living hell of depravity.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Extreme, Psychological Horror, Martyrs taps into fundamental fears. The 7.1/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of child abuse, suffering, nihilism continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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