Dec. 29, 2024

This Day in Halloween: George A. Romero’s vampire psychodrama movie "Martin" is released across the U.S. in 1978. / Illustration by Remmick Wadsworth

George A. Romero’s Martin is released across the U.S. in 1978. Romero considered his tale of a young man who believes he is a vampire his personal favorite of all of his films. Critical regard for the film has grown over time. It’s also the first of Tom Savini’s special effects work with Romero.

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