110 - Martin (1977) & May (2002)

CW: Rape, suicide, cutting, violence involving animals It’s Broken Romantics Week on Pod Sematary! Chris & Kelsey relate to some very awkward weirdos in two films about introverts with murderous fetishes. The Classic Film: Martin (1977) "A young man, who believes himself to be a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvania town where he tries to redeem his blood-craving urges” (IMDb.com). This under-remembered Romero classic throws out almost every vampire trope to show humanity's cursed desires in the hot light of day. The Modern Film: May (2002) "A socially awkward veterinary assistant with a lazy eye and obsession with perfection descends into depravity after developing a crush on a boy with perfect hands” (IMDb.com). A surprisingly fun, little-known horror flick (thanks for the recommendation, Benny!), May surprised us with its wahjah, relatable humor, and charming killer protagonist. Audio Sources: "Make It With You" written by David Gates and performed by Bread “Martin” (Film) produced by Laurel Entertainment Inc. "Martin" (Song) written by Marc Almond & Dave Ball and performed by Soft Cell “May” produced by 2 Loop Films & A Loopy Production LLC "Pet Sematary" written by Dee Dee Ramone & Daniel Rey and performed by The Ramones