This 1 hour 39 film is ranked as the ‘best horror movie’, its spine-chilling scenes will make you scream, beats Stree, Shaitaan…

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Although there are no ghosts in the film, its intense horror will still leave you feeling deeply disturbed and unsettled. Can you guess its name?

Published: February 17, 2025 9:56 AM IST

By Onam Gupta

This 1 hour 39 film is ranked as the ‘best horror movie’, its spine-chilling scenes will make you scream, beats Stree, Shaitaan, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, earned Rs…

Horror films have a very unique way of captivating audiences, evoking fear, suspense and a range of emotions. From classic slashers to modern psychological thrillers, these films transport viewers into terrifying worlds, where the line between reality and nightmare blurs. Today, we will talk one such film that has heart-racing moments and scenes filled with chills. If you are a fan of horror dramas, then you will definitely not regret watching this one.

It’s 2008-released French film called Martyrs. It follows the story of a young woman seeking revenge on those who abducted and tortured her as a child. Along with a friend, she targets her tormentors, only to uncover a darker and more disturbing conspiracy.

Upon the release, Martyrs received polarised reviews. Some critics hailed its audacity and depth, whether others criticised its graphic violence. Despite the mix reviews, the film has gained a cult following and is often cited as one of the most disturbing horror films ever made. In 2017, IGN ranked Martyrs as one of the greatest horror films of all time, placing it at number 32 on their list of 100 films. While Rolling stone included it in a 2021 list of the greatest horror films of the 21st century.

Written and Directed by Pasal Laugier, Martyrs starred Mylène Jampanoï, Morjana Alaoui, and Catherine Bégin. In 2015, an American remake of Martyrs was made, but it didn’t receive the same praise as the original. The French version still stands out in the horror genre for its raw depiction of human pain and its deep thought-provoking themes. Made in an estimated production budget of Rs $3.4 million, the film grossed approximately $ 1.1 million worldwide.

After watching this film, one question will linger in your mind: What if this happened to someone in real life? While there are no ghosts, the intense horror will still leave you feeling disturbed and unsettled.

If you’re a fan of horror movies, then this film is for you. Martyrs is available for streaming on the OTT platform Prime Video.

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