
Martin(1978)
A young man, convinced he's a vampire, goes to live with his elderly and hostile cousin in a small Pennsylvanian town, where he tries to suppress his bloodlust.


Dwight and his sister Jessie reach a crossroads over what to do about their little brother Thomas, a sickly child with a mysterious affliction.

Patrick Fugit
Dwight

Ingrid Sophie Schram
Jessie

Owen Campbell
Thomas

Moises L. Tovar
Eduardo
Judah Bateman
Turner

Katie Preston
Pam
Waine Riches
Ned
Nancy Fong
Thrift Store Owner
Steve Brown
Tall Man
Micah White
Waitress
My Heart Can't Beat Unless You Tell It To is a drama, horror film released in 2020 exploring themes of prostitute, homeless person, waitress, vampire, murder of prostitute, christmas tree. Directed by Jonathan Cuartas, it stars Patrick Fugit, Ingrid Sophie Schram, Owen Campbell. Dwight and his sister Jessie reach a crossroads over what to do about their little brother Thomas, a sickly child with a mysterious affliction.
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