Martin Mathias (played by John Amplas) is a protagonist in Martin.
Protagonist who claims vampiric traits. Kills and feeds on a woman on a train, then stays with his cousin Cuda and granddaughter Christina. Works at a grocery store, contacts a radio host, and pursues an affair with Abby to curb his blood hunger. After Abby's suicide, he is fatally staked and buried by Cuda. Tada Cuda (played by Lincoln Maazel) is a protagonist in Martin.
Martin's elderly Lithuanian Catholic cousin. Skeptical of Martin's nature yet convinced he is a vampire, Cuda uses garlic and crosses to ward him off. He hires priests for an exorcism, threatens Martin, and ultimately kills him with a stake after discovering Martin's victim Abby's suicide. Christina (played by Christine Forrest) appears in Martin.
Cuda's granddaughter and Martin's cousin. Highly critical of Cuda's vampire beliefs and advocates for Martin's psychiatric treatment. Frustrated by family conflicts, she moves out to live with her boyfriend Arthur and says farewell to Martin. Abbie Santini (played by Elyane Nadeau) appears in Martin.
A depressed local housewife who becomes infatuated with Martin. Their sexual affair temporarily reduces Martin's urge to feed on blood, but she later commits suicide by cutting her wrists in a bathtub. Arthur (played by Tom Savini) appears in Martin.
Christina's boyfriend. He provides her an alternative living arrangement after she moves out of Cuda's house due to ongoing disagreements. Train Victim (played by Francine Middleton) appears in Martin.
The first victim encountered on the overnight train. Martin drugs her, assaults her, and drains her blood, allowing her to bleed to death. Father Howard (played by George A. Romero) appears in Martin.
A Catholic priest summoned by Cuda to evaluate Martin for possession. He consults Father Zulemas and joins him in a failed exorcism attempt before Martin escapes. Barry - Radio Talk Show Host (played by Michael Gornick) appears in Martin.
Local DJ who gives Martin the nickname 'The Count'. He serves as a confidant for Martin's calls regarding his obsession with Abby and his vampire claims.
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Characters
Martin Mathias
(played by John Amplas) — protagonist
Protagonist who claims vampiric traits. Kills and feeds on a woman on a train, then stays with his cousin Cuda and granddaughter Christina. Works at a grocery store, contacts a radio host, and pursues...
Tada Cuda
(played by Lincoln Maazel) — protagonist
Martin's elderly Lithuanian Catholic cousin. Skeptical of Martin's nature yet convinced he is a vampire, Cuda uses garlic and crosses to ward him off. He hires priests for an exorcism, threatens Marti...
Christina
(played by Christine Forrest) — supporting
Cuda's granddaughter and Martin's cousin. Highly critical of Cuda's vampire beliefs and advocates for Martin's psychiatric treatment. Frustrated by family conflicts, she moves out to live with her boy...
Abbie Santini
(played by Elyane Nadeau) — supporting
A depressed local housewife who becomes infatuated with Martin. Their sexual affair temporarily reduces Martin's urge to feed on blood, but she later commits suicide by cutting her wrists in a bathtub...
Arthur
(played by Tom Savini) — supporting
Christina's boyfriend. He provides her an alternative living arrangement after she moves out of Cuda's house due to ongoing disagreements.
Train Victim
(played by Francine Middleton) — supporting
The first victim encountered on the overnight train. Martin drugs her, assaults her, and drains her blood, allowing her to bleed to death.
Father Howard
(played by George A. Romero) — supporting
A Catholic priest summoned by Cuda to evaluate Martin for possession. He consults Father Zulemas and joins him in a failed exorcism attempt before Martin escapes.
Barry - Radio Talk Show Host
(played by Michael Gornick) — supporting
Local DJ who gives Martin the nickname 'The Count'. He serves as a confidant for Martin's calls regarding his obsession with Abby and his vampire claims.
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Martin Mathias → Abbie Santini
(Romantic Lovers)
Martin has sexual intercourse with Abbie, and they begin an affair that temporarily reduces his appetite for blood.
Christina → Arthur
(Romantic Boyfriend)
Christina moves out of Cuda's house to live with her boyfriend Arthur.
Martin Mathias → Christina
(Family Cousin)
Christina is described as Martin's cousin and says goodbye to him before leaving Cuda's house.
Tada Cuda → Christina
(Family Grandfather)
Christina is described as Cuda's granddaughter and lives in his house with Martin.
Martin Mathias → Tada Cuda
(Family Cousin)
Tada Cuda is identified as Martin's elderly cousin and receives him in Braddock.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Tada Cuda → Abbie Santini
(Conflict Suspected Killer)
After learning of Abbie's suicide, Cuda believes Martin killed her and stakes Martin through the heart.
Father Howard → Martin Mathias
(Conflict Exorcist)
Father Howard joins the attempted exorcism of Martin, after which Martin escapes.
Tada Cuda → Father Howard
(Alliance Requester)
Cuda brings Father Howard home after church and asks about exorcism and demonic possession.
Martin Mathias → Barry - Radio Talk Show Host
(Social Confidant)
Martin phones Barry's radio show to discuss his feelings about Abbie and his beliefs about vampirism.
Martin Mathias → Train Victim
(Conflict Victimizer)
Martin sedates the woman on the train, assaults her, cuts her forearm, and drinks her blood until she bleeds to death.
Story Analysis
A violent young man caught between alleged vampirism, psychological uncertainty, human intimacy, and family judgment.
