12 Most Underrated Horror Movies Of The 1970s

Iconic director George A. Romero is well known for his zombie series but within his filmography, there's this hidden gem dealing with vampires that stands up with his best work.

A victim of the 'video nasty' era that banned home media of the movie, the plot follows a young man who believes he is a vampire, and his uncle treats him as such. Martin is compelled to kill, but his uncle demands he learn to live amongst humans and not murder anyone in his town or he will drive a stake through his heart.

The movie focuses on Martin and the people around him and despite him being a ruthless killer you want to see the boy overcome his bloodlust and have a normal life. It all feels genuine and makes the shocking moments more impactful as though you are watching a snuff film at times.

The film is never predictable and there's plenty of twists and turns that would make otherwise standard scenes of horror fresh and exciting. It's a very realistic take on how a young vampire would behave, with Martin stumbling through his various killings awkwardly.

It's hard to watch in places with the more graphic scenes, but if you can stomach this Martin is an intense viewing experience for horror enthusiasts.