The THING about Films
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The THING about Films
|My Bloody Valentine (1981) — The Slasher That Drags Romance 2,700 Feet Underground
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In this episode of The THING about Films, Ambrose and Kelly head into the coal-dusted chaos of My Bloody Valentine (1981) and break down why it’s one of the most memorable slashers of the early 80s. They talk about what makes the setting feel so different from the usual “teens in the woods” formula, how the town’s working-class vibes shape the story, and why the killer design is still an all-timer.
They also dig into the real-world production story (including what it took to film in an actual mine), the long history of censorship and missing footage, and how the later uncut release changed the way people reevaluated the movie. Plus: favorite set pieces, what holds the movie back, how the 2009 remake compares, and a full Critic’s Crypt verdict with coffin ratings.
SPOILER NOTE:
This episode does include some spoilers discussion of My Bloody Valentine (1981). The episode also includes talk about the 2009 remake.
CONTENT NOTE:
Includes discussion of gore and violent set pieces.
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