Martyrs 4K Blu-ray Released by Eureka Entertainment in Limited Edition
Martyrs, Pascal Laugier's 2008 horror masterpiece, arrives in the UK today from Eureka Entertainment. For the first time, this genre-defining film is released worldwide in 4K Ultra HD, restored from a brand new 4K master. This limited edition dual format release (UHD and Blu-ray) is available under the Masters of Cinema label.
Due to overwhelming demand, Eureka Entertainment is producing an additional 2,000 copies beyond the originally intended run.
Release Details
Martyrs is Masters of Cinema Spine #325. The dual format edition includes both 4K UHD (Region Free) and Blu-ray (Region B) discs, limited to 4,000 copies worldwide.
About the Film
Martyrs is the defining film of the New French Extremity movement and director Pascal Laugier's masterpiece. Horrifying and thought-provoking in equal measure, it is a deeply philosophical and challenging work of extreme cinema and one of the finest horror films produced in the twenty-first century.
In 1971, a young Lucie Jurin, played by Jessie Pham, manages to escape from a slaughterhouse where she has been subjected to unspeakable torture. Placed in an orphanage, she forms a strong bond with Anna, played by Erika Scott, who tries to help her recover from her trauma.
Fifteen years later in adulthood, Lucie, played by Mylène Jampanoï, breaks into the isolated home of the Belford family. Lucie believes they were involved in the horrific abuse she suffered in childhood. When she receives a call from Lucie, Anna, played by Morjana Alaoui, rushes to her aid. Anna soon comes to regret ever having set foot in the Belford house, where she experiences things beyond human comprehension.
The film features heartbreaking performances by its two female leads and truly shocking imagery that lingers long in the mind, courtesy of special effects designer Benoît Lestang.
Technical Specifications
Eureka Entertainment created a new 4K restoration from the original camera negative. The 4K (2160p) UHD Blu-ray presentation is presented in Dolby Vision HDR and is HDR10 compatible.
Audio options include the original French audio in both 5.1 and stereo options. Optional English subtitles have been newly revised for this release.
The 4K UHD disc is Region Free. The Blu-ray disc is Region B.
Limited Edition Packaging
The limited edition features a hardcase and 100-page booklet, both with new artwork by Nick Charge.
The booklet contains new cover artwork by Nick Charge and writing on Martyrs by film critic Anton Bitel and horror scholars Reece Goodall, Steve Jones, Mary Going and Laura Mee.
A limited edition fold-out poster is included, featuring new artwork and original poster art.
Special Features
The release includes new and archival supplements:
- New audio commentary with Nia Edwards-Behi, co-director of Abertoir Horror Film Festival
- Revisiting the Belford House: new interview with lead actor Mylène Jampanoï
- Beauty and Brutality: new interview with New French Extremity expert Alice Haylett Bryan
- Over Her Flayed Body: new video essay on Martyrs and body horror by Xavier Aldana Reyes, author of Contemporary Body Horror
- Organic Chronicles: archival feature-length documentary on the making of Martyrs
- Archival interview with director Pascal Laugier
- Archival interview with special effects designer Benoît Lestang
- Stills Gallery
- Trailers
Other recent Eureka releases include The Ambulance, The Island, Furious Swords box set and The Diabolical Dr Z Blu-rays. Looking ahead, Eureka will release Triple Threat: Three Films With Sammo Hung on Blu-ray in December 2025, followed by January 2026 releases of Cloud and Charisma, King of Beggars, and Full Moon High on Blu-ray.