Happy (almost) Valentine’s Day! I watched Valentine this week for the first time in several years. I remember loving this movie so much when it came out that I convinced my parents to buy it for me from Blockbuster. Oh, how I miss Blockbuster! Valentine is 24 years old now, which is crazy. I’ve always held it in high regards as one of the best, if not the best, Valentine’s Day-related horror movies out there. I’m not a big Valentine’s Day person, which is why I haven’t rewatched it in a long while. I sat down and watched it again this week and was blown away at how much it has held up over the years. The cast is filled with stars who each hold their own. The kills are inventive and bloody (who doesn’t love that hot tub scene?). The killer’s mask is creepy and cool. The plot is solid, and the motive is clear: revenge. The ending and the twist are effective. The vibe is spot on for the holiday. 90s bad boy David Boreanaz is great in this, as are all of the leading ladies. Marley Shelton is a good match for him. My favorite is Denise Richards playing the “sultry” friend; she nails it. I vaguely remembered the ending from seeing it as a teen, but I remember the first time I saw this being surprised and distracted by all the red herrings.
I much prefer Valentine over most of the other Valentine’s Day horror movies. I love the cherub mask the killer wears and the traditional Valentine’s Day imagery and cliches (giving your girlfriend a cherub necklace for Valentine’s Day is cliche in the best way). Valentine just feels like THE definitive movie for the holiday.
Have you seen Valentine? Do you like it? Circle yes or no.
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