My Bloody Valentine (2009) Movie Review

By Newguy

Valentine’s Day Rampage: My Bloody Valentine Review

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Director: Patrick Lussier

Writer: Todd Farmer, Zane Smith (Screenplay)

Writer: John Beaird (Original Screenplay)

Cast

Plot: Tom returns to his hometown on the tenth anniversary of the Valentine’s night massacre that claimed the lives of 22 people. Instead of a homecoming, Tom finds himself suspected of committing the murders, and it seems like his old flame is the only one that believes he’s innocent.

Runtime: 1 Hour 41 Minutes

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: My Bloody Valentine starts when a mining accident causes a miner to snap and go on a rampage. The day was remembered as the Valentine’s Night Massacre. 10-years-later Tom (Ackles) returns home to find his former flame Sarah (King) married to his old friend Axel (Smith). The locals still blame Tom for the original accident, however, when a killer starts picking off the locals, Sheriff Axel investigates.

He believes Tom is behind the killings, as the original murderer was killed on their rampage. However, Tom searches for answers, as the bodies start piling up. Can the killer be stopped before it is too late?

Verdict on My Bloody Valentine

My Bloody Valentine is a horror remake following a small town coming under attack by a murderous miner. It follows a former resident returning home and finding themselves as the prime suspect in the attacks. He must prove his innocence and save his former flame as the bodies pile up.

This is a fun slasher remake that doesn’t hold back on any of the violence or gore. It brings a fresh approach to the story and leaves you shocked with the final reveal. At a time when remakes were happening a lot, this one does everything to stand out from the crowd.

Where to Watch

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Final Thoughts – My Bloody Valentine is a brutal, violent slasher which never holds back.