“Martin“
Another lesser know gem, “Martin” was the film Romero made right before “Dawn of the Dead.” This movie works on a different level as it’s more of a psychological study with horror elements than a straight up horror film. Martin is a confused young man who fancies himself a modern day vampire. Because he views there is no “magic” in the world, he drugs his victims and slits their wrists to obtain the blood. The gore and scares are kept to a minimum so the story is more character driven than “thrill” driven. Romero’s early work has always been fascinating as they all use “horror” as a way to address more personal and social issues. “Martin” deservedly earns it’s status as a cult film and is worth seeking out.