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My Bloody Valentine

1981Movie1 h 30 minR

HorrorThriller
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic467.1Rotten Tomatoes39%53%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Letterboxd3.2/5Metacritic467.1Rotten Tomatoes39%53%

Summary

Twenty years after a Valentine's Day tragedy claimed the lives of five miners, Harry Warden returns for a vengeful massacre among teen sweethearts gearing up for another party.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You scare easily
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
George Mihalka
Written by
John Beaird, Stephen A. Miller
Produced by
André Link, John Dunning, Stephen A. Miller
Music by
Paul Zaza

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Facts

February 11, 1981 · 1 h 30 min · R

Released
February 11, 1981
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Budget
$2 million
Box office
$6 million
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

Malevolent Masked Men, Death by Mocking, Reaction Shot +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream My Bloody Valentine?"

Questions about My Bloody Valentine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream My Bloody Valentine?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, My Bloody Valentine is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 22 other countries.

Is My Bloody Valentine worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 6.3, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 39%, and Metacritic 46). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (43).

Will My Bloody Valentine scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 10 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 8 of 10).

Can I half-watch My Bloody Valentine?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does My Bloody Valentine use?

Malevolent Masked MenDeath by MockingReaction ShotHysterical WomanImpaled with Extreme PrejudiceScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Blood Is Squicker in WaterStuff Blowing UpUnbuilt TropeNo Party Like a Donner PartyExtremely Short TimespanChase Sceneand 121 more

TV Tropes lists 133 tropes for it, including Malevolent Masked Men, Death by Mocking, and Reaction Shot.