Review of My Bloody Valentine (1981) by Egshigee S — 14 Apr 2009
Possibly the best slasher the '80s ever produced, 'My Bloody Valentine' has all the blood and camp we so love of this kind of film, but with the inclusion of a few additions and tweaks that elevate it beyond its peers.
The story is a well-used genre standard and the characters are ones we've seen a thousand times before, but the setting and villain are just so effective, all is easily forgiven. The mine, a claustrophobic network of dark tunnels, is the perfect playground for a killer, and murdering Harry Warden, utilizing what is possibly the most ingenious costume and weapon choices possible for a slasher movie psycho, is just the man for the job.
It's a brutal, nasty, mean-spirited film that is not afraid to get its hands dirty (seeing the newly released uncut version is a must!), and is necessary viewing for any slasher fan.
This review of My Bloody Valentine (1981) was written by Egshigee S on 14 Apr 2009.
My Bloody Valentine has generally received mixed reviews.
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