MARTYRS (MASTERS OF CINEMA) BLU-RAY

The rare film with a reputation that speaks for itself, Martyrs is perhaps the defining film of the New French Extremity movement and director Pascal Laugier''''s masterpiece. Horrifying and thought-provoking in equal measure, it is a deeply philosophical and challenging work of extreme cinema ' and undoubtedly one of the finest horror films produced in the twenty-first century. In 1971, a young Lucie Jurin (Jessie Pham) manages to escape from a slaughterhouse in which she has been subjected to unspeakable torture. Placed in an orphanage, she forms a strong bond with Anna (Erika Scott), who tries to help her to recover from her trauma. Fifteen years later and now in adulthood, Lucie (Mylene Jampanoi) breaks into the isolated home of the Belford family, believing that they were involved in the horrific abuse she suffered in childhood. When she receives a call from Lucie, Anna rushes to her aid ' but soon comes to regret ever having set foot in the Belfond house, where she will experience things beyond human comprehension. Featuring heartbreaking performances by its two female leads and truly shocking imagery that lingers long in the mind courtesy of special effects designer Benoit Lestang, Martyrs has risen above debates surrounding 'torture porn" to emerge as one of the truly great works of extreme cinema. The Masters of Cinema Series is proud to present the film on Blu-ray accompanied by a wealth of new and archival extras. STANDARD EDITION BLU-RAY SPECIAL FEATURES: 4K restoration by Eureka Entertainment from the original camera negative 1080p HD presentation on Blu-ray Original French audio (5.1 and stereo options) Optional English subtitles, newly revised for this release Audio commentary with Nia Edwards-Behi, co-director of Abertoir Horror Film Festival Revisiting the Belfond House ' interview with lead actor Mylene Jampanoi Beauty and Brutality ' interview with New French Extremity expert Alice Haylett Bryan Over Her Flayed Body ' video essay on Martyrs and body horror by Xavier Aldana Reyes, author of Contemporary Body Horror Organic Chronicles ' archival feature-length documentary on the making of Martyrs Archival interview with director Pascal Laugier Archival interview with special effects designer Benoit Lestang Stills gallery Trailers

Lucie, who escaped childhood torture, reunites with her friend Anna fifteen years later and breaks into the home of the people she believes abused her. What follows drags Anna into a horrifying ordeal. Considered the defining film of the New French Extremity movement.