My Bloody Valentine (1981)

A decades-old folk tale surrounding a deranged murderer killing those who celebrate Valentine's Day turns out to be true to legend when a group defies the killer's order and people start turning up dead.

Director:

George Mihalka

Writers:

Stephen A. Miller (story concept) (as Stephen Miller), John Beaird

Stars:

Paul Kelman, Lori Hallier, Neil Affleck

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Paul Kelman	...	T.J.
Lori Hallier	...	Sarah
Neil Affleck	...	Axel
Keith Knight	...	Hollis
Alf Humphreys	...	Howard
Cynthia Dale	...	Patty
Helene Udy	...	Sylvia
Rob Stein	...	John
Thomas Kovacs	...	Mike (as Tom Kovacs)
Terry Waterland	...	Harriet
Carl Marotte	...	Dave
Jim Murchison	...	Tommy
Gina Dick	...	Gretchen
Peter Cowper	...	The Miner & Harry Warden
Don Francks	...	Chief Newby

Storyline

Valentine's Day is coming around and the young people of the small mining town of Valentine's BLuffs are organising a party. A few decades earlier an explosion at the mine trapped six miners underground. One, Harry Warden, survived, though in a deranged state. Warden is sent to a mental hospital but escapes and murders those he deems responsible for the mine accident. Now people are being brutally murdered again, and the townsfolk suspect that it is the work of Harry Warden.

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Plot Keywords:

canuxploitation | psychopathic killer | mutilation | multiple homicide | deeply disturbed person | 

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Taglines:

Sarah, be My Bloody Valentine!

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Genres:

Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Canada

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 February 1981 (USA)

Also Known As:

Blutiger Valentinstag

Filming Locations:

Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

CAD 2,300,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$5,672,031

Company Credits

Production Co:

Canadian Film Development Corporation (CFDC),Famous Players,Secret Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

90 min 93 min (director's cut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In a recent interview, actor Neil Affleck revealed that he still has the miner's helmet that he wore in the film.

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Goofs

The passenger side mirror on TJ's car is askew when Sarah gets into the car. The mirror is fine once again as they drive off.

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Quotes

Hollis: [the miners are all chewing on tobacco] Howard, you've gotta chew it, you don't blow bubbles with it!
Howard Landers: I'll take care of myself.
Hollis: How'd you ever get to be so stupid?

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Crazy Credits

At the beginning of the rolling credits, you will hear the evil-doer miner (Harry Warden) laugh.

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Connections

Referenced in Sex at 24 Frames Per Second (2003)

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Soundtracks

Music's All I Need
Performed by Lee Bach

User Reviews

Better than your average slasher-horror

Valentine's Day is coming around and the young people of the small mining town of Valentine's BLuffs are organising a party. A few decades earlier an explosion at the mine trapped six miners underground. One, Harry Warden, survived, though in a deranged state. Warden is sent to a mental hospital but escapes and murders those he deems responsible for the mine accident. Now people are being brutally murdered again, and the townsfolk suspect that it is the work of Harry Warden.

Better than your average slasher-horror, not that this says much. Reasonable set up, and a decent amount of intrigue. Does fall back on many horror clichés, and the performances are so-so. Plot is ultimately fairly formulaic, but has its moments.