'Heart Eyes' Blends Rom-Com Satire with Bloody Slasher Thrills

The Valentine's Day-themed horror comedy delivers witty genre mashups, strong lead chemistry, and inventive kills, though it falters in tension and plot coherence.

• 'Heart Eyes,' directed by Josh Ruben, is a hybrid of romantic comedy and slasher film, centered on a Valentine's Day serial killer targeting couples.
• The film stars Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding as rivals-turned-allies whose chemistry anchors the story as they navigate romance and survival.
• Writers Christopher Landon, Michael Kennedy, and Phillip Murphy infuse the movie with self-aware humor, referencing iconic rom-coms and horror tropes.
• Critics praise the film's comedic moments and lead performances but note its lack of narrative depth and underwhelming scares.
• Opening in theaters on February 7, 'Heart Eyes' is a playful, blood-soaked ode to both love and genre cinema.

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