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Valentine's Day is a day meant for love and romance, but horror movie fans have also turned it into a tradition of terror and mayhem. To get into the spirit of the lover's holiday with a horror twist, it felt like the perfect time to compare one of the genre's best Valentine's Day mainstays, My Bloody Valentine (1981), and its 2009 remake,My Bloody Valentine 3D. They share many similarities and a few differences that make them appealing in their own right, but which one deserves your heart on Valentine's Day? Let's dive in!

Directed by George Mihalka from a screenplay by John Beaird, My Bloody Valentine is a Canadian slasher film that follows a group...

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Heart Eyes is a romantic comedy and slasher film directed by Josh Ruben from a screenplay co-written by Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy. The 2025 film is set in a world where a serial killer named Heart Eyes returns every Valentine’s Day to kill couples, and it follows a young couple in Seattle who Heart Eyes chase on the night of Valentine’s Day. Heart Eyes stars Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins, Devon Sawa, and Jordana Brewster. So, if you loved the brutal kills, thrilling story, and loads of gore in Heart Eyes, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

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Happy Death Day is a dark comedy slasher film directed by Christopher Landon from a screenplay by Scott Lobdell. The 2017 film follows Tree Glebman,...

As always, Shudder is the best place to find some of the most frightening horror films. From the ghoulish to the gory to the supernatural, the streaming platform has an abundance of options for every horror lover. They also have plenty of horror comedies bound to entertain a number of viewers, and next month, there will be even more to choose from.

Valentine’s Day might be just around the corner, but that doesn’t mean romantic comedies are the only type of movie audiences should be watching. Rather, Shudder has a slew of February choices perfect for the season of love. They might contain a bit more blood and gore, but that doesn’t mean they’ll be any less entertaining. Whether viewers plan to watch something alone or with a partner, Shudder has every type of frightening film they could want next month.

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The Valentine’s Day-set slasher movie Heart Eyes is set to reach theatres on February 7th – but that’s not the only horror movie that Cinemark theatres will be celebrating the holiday with. The cinema chain has revealed that they’ll be running a series called “Love You to Death” from February 1st through the 5th, bringing The Silence of the Lambs, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Midsommar, the 1981 slasher classic My Bloody Valentine, and Shaun of the Dead back to the big screen!

On the Love You to Death page, Cinemark writes, “Got a bleeding heart for horror? Our lineup of frightful flicks is swoon-worthy, with plenty of tortured love—and actual torture—to satisfy the most die-hard fans.“

The Silence of the Lambs will be showing in Cinemark theatres on February 1st. Directed by Jonathan Demme from a screenplay by Ted Tally and based on a novel by Thomas Harris,...

Horror movies often feature killers who are connected to the main characters, adding twists that stick with audiences long after the credits roll. Classic slashers like My Bloody Valentine and Halloween II showcase how familial relations can drive killers to seek vengeance and terrorize those closest to them. Movies like Psycho and Scream have cemented iconic twists in horror history, exploring the dark depths of the human psyche and redefining the genre with self-aware storytelling.

Warning: Spoilers Ahead!A horror movie is only as good as its villain, and in some cases, they turn out to be someone close to the protagonist. Whether that's a friend or family member, killers in movies of the horror and slasher variety often turn out to be related to the main characters. This often makes for a satisfying twist that keeps audiences engaged whilst still providing them with plenty of scares along the way.

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Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!

My Bloody Valentine 4K Uhd from Scream Factory

My Bloody Valentine will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on September 12 via Scream Factory. The uncut version has been newly restored in 4K with Dolby Vision. The three-disc set also includes the theatrical version on Blu-ray.

The 1981 Canadian slasher is directed by George Mihalka and written by John Beaird. Paul Kelman, Lori Hallier, Neil Affleck, Don Francks, Cynthia Dale, Alf Humphreys, Keith Knight, and Patricia Hamilton star.

Special features from the Blu-ray are ported over, including a commentary by Mihalka, a 35th anniversary panel with Mihalka and the cast, seven cast and crew interviews, and more.

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It’s time for a new episode of The Manson Brothers Show, the video series hosted by the writers/stars of the horror comedy The Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre – Chris Margetis (Stone Manson) and Mike Carey (Skull Manson)! Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, and the boys are gearing up for the holiday by taking in a viewing of the 1981 slasher classic My Bloody Valentine (watch it Here). To find out what they had to say about My Bloody Valentine, check out the video embedded above!

Directed by George Mihalka from a screenplay by John Beaird (and a story by Stephen Miller), My Bloody Valentine has the following synopsis: Twenty years ago, a tragic accident in a mine on St. Valentine’s Day took the lives of five miners. The disaster occurred while supervisors left their posts to attend the town’s annual Valentine’s Day dance. The only survivor,...

Very sad news here in the horror world this week, as we’ve learned that Paul Kelman, star of the original My Bloody Valentine, has passed away at 72 due to health complications. Born on September 26, 1949 in London, England, Paul Kelman forever became a member of the horror family through playing Tom “T.J.” Hanniger […]

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Hello, dear readers! We have a brand new collection of home media releases to look forward to this week, including one of the best horror comedies of 2020 - Christopher Landon’s Freaky. If you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, the disaster-centric thriller Greenland also arrives on both Blu-ray and DVD this Tuesday, and for those of you who enjoy your sci-fi with a bit of a horror twist to it, be sure to check out Sputnik from Russian filmmaker Egor Abramenko.

Other releases for February 9th include the Steelbook edition for My Bloody Valentine (1981), Blue Monkey Aka Insect, Tourist Trap: Uncut, Devil’s Express, Devil Times Five, Happy Times, and Santo In The Treasure of Dracula: The Sexy Vampire Version 4K.

Blue Monkey Aka Insect

Take a fifties-style horror film in the tradition of 'Them' and 'The Fly' and the cross it with the spectacular...

This upcoming February marks 40 years since director George Mihalka took us to the mining town of Valentine Bluffs in My Bloody Valentine, and Scream Factory is going to celebrate in style with a limited edition Blu-ray Steelbook that comes with a new Neca action figure of The Miner.

Due out on February 9th, the My Bloody Valentine limited edition Steelbook is available as a standalone release and a deluxe release that includes the Neca figure, which is also available to purchase on its own. We have official details and images below, and to learn more, visit Shout! Factory's website.

My Bloody Valentine [Deluxe Limited Edition Steelbook with Exclusive Action Figure]: "On Valentine's Day, someone always loses their heart. Twenty years ago, this small town lost more than that when a tragedy claimed the lives of five miners. Now, the town is gearing up for another Valentine's Day. But when a box of candy containing an eerie warning and blood-soaked heart arrive,...

On Valentine's Day, someone always loses their heart. Twenty years ago in the sleepy mining town of Valentine Bluffs, a fatal mining disaster occurred on Valentine's Day while some of the crew was decorating for a party. The sole survivor of the accident killed the remaining crewmembers and warned the town not to celebrate Valentine's Day again. When a group of teenagers decides to defy that order, a murderous maniac in mining gear begins dispatching townsfolk in bloody and creative ways.

Scream Factory and Neca have teamed up for an amazing release to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the 80s slasher classic, My Bloody Valentine. Coming February 9, 2021 in the US and Canada, a Deluxe Limited Edition Steelbook with Exclusive Action Figure will hit your mail box just in time for Valentine's Day weekend.

This Exclusive, Deluxe Limited Edition contains:• My Bloody Valentine [Limited Edition Steelbook] 2-disc Blu-ray• An exclusive, limited edition 8" tall action...

Welcome to Valentine Bluffs, the little town with a big heart. Around those parts, though, that big heart might end up being stuffed inside a heart-shaped candy box by Harry Warden before February 14th is over and done with, but otherwise, it’s a great place to live.

As a kid, I only ever rented George Mihalka’s My Bloody Valentine once (for some dumb reason), and it was only until the remake was coming out in 2009 that I decided to rent it again, and was totally blown away, because 10-year-old Heather sure as hell didn’t appreciate just how great the original Mbv was and still is after all this time. One of those rare singular slashers that never made it into franchise territory, My Bloody Valentine is a pretty fantastic whodunit about a killer dressed up like a miner, similar to the M.O. of Harry Warden, a...

With Valentine’s Day only a few days away, if you’re still looking for some gift ideas to win the affection of the horror fan in your life, then perhaps this latest batch of Blu-rays and DVD releases might give you some inspiration. And speaking of amore, Scream Factory has put together a brilliant Collector’s Edition for the original My Bloody Valentine that is a must-own for genre fans, and keeping with the theme, Takashi Miike’s First Love is coming home on both Blu and DVD this Tuesday as well.

We also have other romantic genre offerings coming out this week, too, including Transylvania 6-5000, Cupid, and Peter Strickland’s In Fabric, which is about obsessive love, but love nonetheless.

Other notable Blu-ray and DVD releases for February 11th include Get Gone, Inmate Zero, Rust, Omnivores, and a retro-style Blu-ray for the original When A Stranger Calls by Fred Walton.

Instead of candy hearts or boxes of chocolate, Scream Factory is giving horror fans the gift of George Mihalka's My Bloody Valentine (1981) for Cupid's big day, with the cult Canadien horror film coming to Blu-ray like never before in a new Collector's Edition featuring the theatrical and uncut versions of the movie. Ahead of the Blu-ray's February 11th release, we've been provided with a clip, original TV spots, and trailer that take you back into the charming (and terrifying) town of Valentine Bluffs.

You can prepare for a Valentine's Day party to die for in the clip, original TV spots, and trailer from My Bloody Valentine (1981) Collector's Edition below, visit Scream Factory's website for more information, and we also have the previous press release with additional details:

Previous Press Release: On February 11 Scream Factory will release the much anticipated My Bloody Valentine [Collector’s Edition]. Stacked with new bonus features including a...

The love for 80s horror movies shall never die. On February 11, Scream Factory will release the much anticipated My Bloody Valentine [Collector's Edition]. Stacked with new bonus features including a new 4K scan and interviews with cast and crew, this is a collector's must-have.

Scream Factory has also addressed a long sought-after infamous deleted scene that fans have been clamoring for decades.

The "Harriet drillbit" kill scene was not found or included unfortunately. We looked and asked endlessly. It was not on the original negative and there was no workprint footage we could locate. Trust us, we love the movie just as much as you and we tried!

In My Bloody Valentine it's Valentine's Day and someone always loses their heart. Twenty years ago, this small town lost more than that. When supervisors abandoned their posts to attend the town's annual holiday dance, a tragedy claimed the lives of five miners. The sole survivor,...

This winter, Scream Factory is taking horror fans on a trip to Valentine Bluffs with their Collector's Edition Blu-ray release of George Mihalka's My Bloody Valentine (1981), and ahead of the film's February 11th release, the full list of special features and technical specs have been revealed, including a bunch of new interviews with the cast and crew, a fresh 4K scan of the original camera negative for both the theatrical and uncut versions of the film, and a new audio commentary by director George Mihalka for the uncut edition:

Press Release: On February 11 Scream Factory will release the much anticipated My Bloody Valentine [Collector’s Edition]. Stacked with new bonus features including a new 4K scan and interviews with cast and crew, this is a collector’s must-have.

Customers ordering directly from ShoutFactory.com will receive a limited edition deluxe offer that includes an exclusive 18" X 24" rolled poster featuring brand new artwork,...

It’s that time of year for candy hearts, bouquets of roses, and, if you’re a fan of My Bloody Valentine, bloody pickaxes. The folks at Fright Rags certainly count themselves among the lattermost camp, and they’re paying tribute to the 1981 slasher film on February 8th with a new “Ballad of Harry Warden” apparel collection that would be right at home in Valentine Bluffs.

From Ben at Fright Rags: “Growing up, I was a fan of slasher movies more than any other of the various sub-genres of horror. If there was a deranged guy in a mask killing co-eds, I wanted to watch it. And goodness knows that the early 80s had their share of these films…

Of the many one off slashers (i.e. non-franchise flicks), My Bloody Valentine is probably my favorite. There’s something about it; perhaps the believable characters, interesting kills, or maybe the...

By J Astro

Horror fans are a unique sort of folk, because while many of us are the nicest & most generous, fun-loving people you’ll ever meet, we also delight in watching our fellow humans being massacred on TV and theater screens with alarming regularity. We deliriously cheer on the maniacs, monsters, and ill-mannered otherworldly visitors who make mincemeat out of our fictional peers, because that’s what we paid good money to see. And we’re usually less concerned with the so-called moral implications of such casually vicious entertainment than we are about how much soda or nacho chips we have left. I don’t wanna say we’re desensitized, necessarily… but we sure have grown to love our violent escapism. But what about those getting strangled, mangled, chopped up, beaten down, eaten, violently accosted, haunted, menaced, chased, threatened, and generally harassed at every turn? They do it all onscreen,...

Year: 1981Director: George MihalkaCast: Lori Hallier, Neil Affleck, Paul Kelman, Alf Humphreys, Keith Knight

In the small mining town of Valentine Bluffs things have not been the same since a freak mining accident claimed the lives of several men years before while the security was at the Annual Valentine's Day Dance. With a warning from one of the sole survivors of the accident never to hold the dance again, a group of local youngsters decide to hold the dance twenty years after the accident. Well needless to say (it is a slasher movie after all) on the eve of the Valentine's dance, people begin to be murdered by a killer disguised in a mining uniform and armed with a pick axe.

My Bloody Valentine was Canada's answer to the success of Friday the 13th and Halloween, and as the old cliche goes: Imitation is often the best form of flattery.

1981 - 91 mins. - Rated R

D: George Mihalka

C: Paul Kelman, Lori Hallier, Neil Affleck

Miner that went crazy after being trapped in a mine for six weeks, as the result of his boss rushing to get to a Valentine's day dance, returns to his hometown decades later to kill those celebrating Valentine's Day.

Obviously a riff on John Carpenter's Halloween with the choice holiday switched from Halloween to Valentine's Day. My Bloody Valentine has it share of corny moments complete with some corny country western music and over exaggerated performances and attitudes that are supposed to convey small town living. My Bloody Valentine even has its share of soap opera moments that deal with the inner workings of a love triangle involving two guys vying for the attention of one woman complete with a dated music score that would be fitting in a soap opera sitcom. However, when...

Happy Valentine’s Day Bidite Nation!! We here at HorrorBid strive to bring out the horrors of all the holidays, and this one is no exception. I’m sure some of you have great quiet evenings planned with your loved one. Exchanging boxes of chocolates, arranging those roses so that they are just right, and even planning some intimate memories behind closed doors, all of these make Valentine’s Day truly special!...

Some, on the other hand, are just going to enjoy another night, one like every other. Dateless or not, you can still eat your own chocolate, light some candles, and even watch miners get slaughtered by Harry Warden in My Bloody Valentine. The question is which version do you watch? The 1981 Canadian version, or the 2009 American 3D one? Fear not fellow bidites! Today we will compare each film, so that in the end it will be clear as to which film to watch.

My Bloody Valentine (1982) D: George Mihalka. Paul Kelman, Neil Affleck, Lori Hallier. Holidays have long been prime fodder for slasher storytellers. From Black Christmas to Halloween to the dreadful Thankskilling, nary a festive day has been spared. Perhaps it's the juxtaposition of happy tidings with death and fear. Or maybe holiday parties are just a convenient excuse to gather teens together for slaughter. Probably the latter. In order to capitalize on the success of Friday the 13th, Paramount fired off a series of slasher clones, including My Bloody Valentine – conveniently...

For our readers in the New York, New Jersey or Philadelphia area, make a note that this weekend is the 14th MonsterMania convention taking place at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill, NJ from March 12th through the 14th. Guest include legendary director Dario Argento, Malcolm McDowell, Gary Busey, Eric Roberts, Nightmare On Elm Street 2 's Mark Patton, Doug Bradley, Doug Bradley, Kane Hodder, Scout Taylor Compton, Meg Foster ( They Live , Stepfather 2 ), William Katt, Corbin Bernsen, Full Moon's Charles Band, a Night Of The Creeps reunion (with Jason Lively, Jill Whitlow, Steve Marshall and Tom Atkins), a My Bloody Valentine reunion (with Neil Affleck, Al Humphreys, Lori Hallier, Helen Udy, Peter Cowper and Paul Kelman)and many, many more. Besides the panels with guests,...

Monster-Mania stretches its tentacled appendages across the great state of New Jersey once again this coming weekend, converting man, woman, and child alike to the service of Horror!!

March 12th through 14th, Cherry Hill's Crowne Plaza will play host to your heroes of horror including...

* Dario Argento * Malcolm McDowell * Gary Busey * Eric Roberts * Mark Patton (NOES2) * Doug Bradley * Spencer Wilding (Wolfman 2010) * Jake Busey * Thom Matthews (Return of the Living Dead) * Bruce Abbott (Re-Animator) * Kane Hodder * Bill Moseley * Corbin Bernsen * Meg Foster (They Live) * Scout Taylor-Compton * William Katt (Carrie) * Chris Carnel (My Bloody Valentine 3D) * Derek Graf (Zombieland) * Terrance Zdunich (Repo! The Genetic Opera) *

A Night of the Creeps Reunion with Tom Atkins, Jill Whitlow, Jason Lively, and Steve Marshall

A My Bloody Valentine Reunion with Neil Affleck, Alf Humphreys, Lori Hallier, Helene Udy, Peter Cowper, Paul Kelman, Tom Kovacs, Rob Stein, and Jim Murchison

...and plenty more guests. Visit...