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| George A. Romero's Martin. Image courtesy New Amsterdam Entertainment, Inc. ©1977 The MKR Group, Inc. |
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George Romero is acclaimed for his socially conscious, pop classic 'living dead' zombie trilogy. In
Martin, he turns his zeitgeist-attuned wit to the modern day perils of a young vampire trying to keep himself nice in the face of challenges that include a new generation of emancipated women.
Martin's anonymous confessions to a late night radio show, whose DJ sarcastically refers to him as 'the Count', do as little to assuage his angst as the crucifix-wielding grandfather who insists on calling him Nosferatu.
Special effects legend Tom Savini appears in a supporting role, as well as taking up make-up and special effects duties.
Imported print. Screening exclusively at ACMI by kind arrangement with Mr Richard P. Rubinstein.
