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An old-school slasher beats at the heart of this post-Scream time capsule, with its stacked cast and a clear sense of purpose. Sly references make Valentine a comfort film for anyone who gets it.  Our discussion: Youtube Acast

A soulless reimagining of the 1981 classic. Not without its fun moments, watching a movie like this and thinking about all the other movies in the genre around it at the time, there is just one question: Why? Our discussion: Acast Youtube

In a market glutted with formulaic slashers in the wake of the success of “Friday the Thirteenth,” and continuing the special day bloodbath tradition, “My Bloody Valentine” stands out. The genre had not quite reached peak cynicism, and this movie captures the heart (no pun intended, really) and sense of fun that went into post-exploitation,…