My Bloody Valentine (1981)

Slasher/Stalker movies were in full swing in the 1980’s. Several films came out on 1981 including the first sequels for “Halloween” and “Friday the 13^th”. One film that came out that year that was not a sequel was “My Bloody Valentine”. This was a Canadian film that proved that the slasher premise isn’t as easy to pull off as it may seem. Even though it has a huge cult following, I am not a fan (although the remake is enjoyable). “My Bloody Valentine” tries too hard by naming the town Valentine Bluffs and having the killing spree happen each Valentine’s Day if there is a dance held. The acting is painful, worse than any that you would even see in a “Friday the 13^th” film. The make-up effects are horrid and unbelievable, and the killing scenes are not entertaining. It’s boring, lame, and took effort to sit through the entire thing. It’s all about a myth about a trapped miner who seeks revenge after almost dying in a mining accident, a love triangle, and lots of killing of innocent people. I suggest you skip this version and just watch the remake if you have to.