Dad Bod of Horror
Join seasoned horror enthusiast, Butch, as he dives deep into the chilling world of horror cinema, from timeless classics that defined the genre to obscure gems lurking in the shadows. Each episode uncovers the artistry, scares, and stories behind both vintage masterpieces and bold new independent horror films that demand your attention.
Dad Bod of Horror
Bloody Valentines: Slashers of Love Gone Lethal
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This Valentine's Day, we're skipping the romance for the red stuff. Join us as we dissect three holiday-themed slashers that turn love into lethal payback.
We kick off with the 1981 classic My Bloody Valentine: In a depressed mining town, young locals throw a forbidden Valentine's dance, awakening (or so the legend goes) the pickaxe-wielding killer Harry Warden after a tragic mine disaster. Gritty atmosphere, brutal kills (many cut by the MPAA), and a subversive edge make this cult favorite stand out.
Next, the early-2000s teen slasher Valentine (2001): Years after humiliating an awkward boy at a middle-school dance, a group of former mean girls (including Denise Richards and Katherine Heigl) are hunted by a masked Cupid killer with a nosebleed signature. Dismissed on release, we revisit its revenge plot and hidden twists.
Finally, the low-budget gem Lovers Lane (2000) (aka I'm Still Waiting for You): Thirteen years after a cheating couple is hook-murdered on a secluded lane, the killer escapes a mental institution just in time for Valentine's. Teens—including the victims' kids—party at the infamous spot, becoming targets in a twisty revenge tale full of red herrings and gory kills.