Martyrs
6.8/10
jumps
8
gore
10
dread
10
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Where to watch: Not on major US streamers — check digital rental.
How it scared people
The vibe
The apex of the French extremity wave: a home-invasion revenge film that sheds its skin twice into something colder and stranger — a film about what suffering is for. Genuinely one of the hardest watches in horror, and it means every frame.
Martyrs (2008) Parents Guide
| MPA rating | No MPAA certificate (released outside the US system) |
|---|---|
| Runtime | 99 minutes |
| Jump scares | 4/5 — genuinely scary, with sustained tension and hard-hitting scares |
| Gore | 5/5 — extreme gore — not for the squeamish |
| Dread | 5/5 — the kind of film that follows you around for days |
| Themes | psychological distress; a cult or sect; violent revenge |
Martyrs carries no MPAA certificate. We score it 4/5 for jump scares, 5/5 for gore and 5/5 for lingering dread, over 99 minutes. Weigh the gore first: extreme gore — not for the squeamish. Older teens and adults, mostly on the strength of what it shows.
We rate what the film does — scares, gore, dread — not scene-level content like language or nudity, which we don't track.
Before you press play
- How scary is Martyrs?
- On our intensity scale, Martyrs rates 8/10 for jump scares and 10/10 for dread. It is genuinely scary, with sustained tension and hard-hitting scares. The dread keeps climbing even between the big moments.
- How gory is Martyrs?
- Martyrs rates 10/10 for gore — expect extreme gore — not for the squeamish.
- How long is Martyrs?
- Martyrs runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
- What is Martyrs rated?
- Martyrs has no MPAA certificate — common for films released outside the US. On our scale it rates 8/10 for jump scares, 10/10 for gore and 10/10 for dread.
- Where to watch Martyrs (2008)?
- Martyrs is not on major US subscription streamers right now — look for it on digital rental or purchase (Apple TV, Prime Video, or your usual store).
