Title: Martyrs [Wikipedia] [IMDb]

Director: Pascal Laugier

Producers: Richard Grandpierre, Simon Trottier

Writer: Pascal Laugier

Stars: Morjana Alaoui, Mylène Jampanoï

Release date: September 3, 2008 (France)

PODCAST SHOUTOUT: FriGay the 13th (@frigay13)

SHOWNOTES: Collateral Cinema treads again into controversial territory, this time in our discussion and analysis of the 2008 French–Canadian horror film Martyrs, directed and written by Pascal Laugier! A notable entry in the New French Extremity movement, this divisive movie warrants a dialogue regarding its distinctive three-act structure transcending genres, graphic depiction of violence and torture, and morally gray plotline. We even take some time to discuss New French Extremity films as a genre. If you like this episode, don't forget to check out our other episodes, and feel free to leave us a review or feedback!

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