On today’s episode, love hurts as we look at the Canadian slasher My Bloody Valentine (1981), as well as its 2009 3D American remake. Quintessential slashers, these films demonstrate that although the tropes remain the same, there is a generational divide in how they are deployed. We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day the way it was intended on this episode with blood, gore, and a perfectly placed body in a dryer so stay tuned!
Link Love!
- Why Hollywood Serial Slashers Wear Masks
- The Psychology Behind the Creepy Clown Phenomenon
- Scream Factory Restores the Gory Bits for Definitive ‘My Bloody Valentine’ Blu-ray Release [Review]
Check out Scream Factory’s new Blu-ray release of the 1981 classic here:
You can also find My Bloody Valentine (1981) streaming on Amazon:
As well as the 2009 remake:
If you’re interested in more Valentine’s Day fare, check out our review of the 2016 anthology Holidays, which has a Valentine’s Day segment.
