We're creeping up on that time of the year when love is in the air, aka Valentine's Day. But while some people spend the holiday with their significant other watching heartfelt rom-coms, others crave something a little darker. They prefer their romance served with a side of blood, suspense, and heart-pounding horror!
If you're a horror buff, chances are you're planning a blood-soaked movie marathon with your significant other or a group of friends. First on your watchlist should be Heart Eyes, which is now in theaters and receiving mostly positive reviews from critics. And let's be honest, this movie looks like a bloody good time. After that, we suggest heading home and diving into the seven other horror movies we've listed below. While some are directly tied to Valentine's Day, others are not, but they still deliver the perfect mix of chills and thrills for the occasion.
Heart Eyes (2025)
- Director: Josh Ruben
- Writers: Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, Michael Kennedy
- Cast: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Michaela Watkins, Devon Sawa, Jordana Brewster
- Where to watch: Theaters
In this Valentine's Day-themed slasher, viewers are introduced to a new terrifying serial killer known as Heart Eyes and he's targeting unsuspecting couples. For the past two years, Heart Eyes has gone on brutal killing sprees on the most romantic day of the year. Now, on this Valentine's Day, his deadly obsession leads him to the streets of Seattle, where he sets his sights on two co-workers who he mistakenly believes are a couple.
My Bloody Valentine (1981)
- Director: George Mihalka
- Writer: John Beaird
- Cast: Paul Kelman, Lori Hallier, Neil Affleck
- Where to watch: Pluto TV
You can't have a list about horror movies you should watch on Valentine's Day without including the OG My Bloody Valentine. This film helped set the standard for holiday-themed slashers when it was released in 1981, and it's still a chilling classic decades later. The slasher revolves around a group of young adults who decide to throw a Valentine’s Day party in a small Canadian mining town that has a dark and tragic past. Shortly after the party starts, the celebration takes a horrifying turn when a masked killer dressed in mining gear begins brutally murdering the partygoers.
After watching the original film, we strongly recommend watching its 2009 remake, My Bloody Valentine 3D. We'd say it's a pretty solid remake that offers a fresh twist on the original story while ramping up the gore and delivering even more inventive kills.
Warm Bodies (2013)
- Director and writer: Jonathan Levine
- Cast: Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Rob Corddry, Dave Franco, Lio Tipton, Cory Hardrict, John Malkovich
- Where to watch: Prime Video
Warm Bodies is a horror comedy that basically tells the love story between an unusual zombie with lingering human emotions and thoughts and a human survivor trying to navigate a post-apocalyptic world. As their bond deepens, the zombie begins to regain his humanity, slowly reversing the zombification process.
Jennifer's Body (2009)
- Director: Karyn Kusama
- Writer: Diablo Cody
- Cast: Megan Fox, Amanda Seyfried, Johnny Simmons, J. K. Simmons, Amy Sedaris, Adam Brody
- Where to watch: Tubi
Jennifer's Body might not have been a hit when it came out in 2009, but it has since gained a cult following and is recognized by many as a horror comedy classic. After a teen girl becomes possessed by a demon following a ritualistic sacrifice, she embarks on a killing spree targeting the town's local boys. Her best friend must then find a way to stop her before more lives are lost.
Valentine (2001)
- Director: Jamie Blanks
- Writers: Gretchen J. Berg, Aaron Harberts, Donna Powers, Wayne Powers
- Cast: David Boreanaz, Denise Richards, Marley Shelton, Katherine Heigl
- Where to watch: Available to rent or buy on digital platforms
Valentine is another Valentine's Day-themed horror movie. It centers around a group of women who find themselves stalked and then brutally murdered by a masked killer who is believed to be a figure from their past seeking revenge.
The Love Witch (2016)
- Director and writer: Anna Biller
- Cast: Samantha Robinson, Gian Keys, Laura Waddell, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Jared Sanford, Robert Seeley, Jennifer Ingrum
- Where to watch: Peacock, Tubi
Elaine Parks is a young, widowed witch living in California who desires to find true love. To bring her romantic fantasies to life, Elaine turns to magic, using powerful spells and rituals to help her find her ideal partner. However, her relentless pursuit of love soon leads her down a dark and deadly path.
Bones and All (2022)
- Director: Luca Guadagnino
- Writer: David Kajganich
- Cast: Taylor Russell, Timothée Chalamet, Michael Stuhlbarg, André Holland, Chloë Sevigny, David Gordon Green, Jessica Harper
- Where to watch: Peacock
Bones and All tells an unconventional love story between two young teens who embark on a journey of self-discovery, all while grappling with their unsettling, uncontrollable urge to consume human flesh.
Into the Dark: My Valentine (2020)
- Director and writer: Maggie Levin
- Cast: Britt Baron, Benedict Samuel, Anna Lore, Anna Akana
- Where to watch: Hulu
A few years have passed since Valentine, a pop singer, and her abusive ex-boyfriend/former manager, Royal, parted ways. Valentine has moved on and is ready to refocus on her music career. However, things take a dark turn when Royal re-enters her life, and she discovers that he has stolen her songs and essentially handed her entire image over to his new protégé. Trapped together in a small concert venue after hours, the three are forced to confront their issues. But things quickly spiral into violence.