Nothing sets the mood quite like a pickaxe-wielding miner or a “meet-cute” that ends in cannibalism. Since it’s February 13, 2026, you’ve got some fresh 2025/2026 releases alongside the cult classics to put you in the mood this Valentine’s. So, pull your date in tight, grab some popcorn, and settle in for a scary good night!
💘 The “Actual Valentine’s Day” Slashers
These movies are specifically themed around the holiday, complete with heart-shaped boxes and Cupid masks.
| Movie | Why Watch? | Where to Watch (Feb 2026) |
| Heart Eyes (2025) | The newest V-Day staple. A “Heart Eyes Killer” targets couples in a slasher-romcom blend. | Netflix (Worldwide) / Paramount+ |
| My Bloody Valentine (1981) | The gold standard. A small-town dance awakens a miner with a grudge and a pickaxe. | Pluto TV / Tubi (Free) |
| Valentine (2001) | Peak early-2000s slasher vibes featuring a killer in a cherub mask. | Tubi / The Roku Channel |
| My Bloody Valentine 3D (2009) | A rare remake that rivals the original. High gore and high energy. | Tubi / Kanopy |
| Hospital Massacre (1982) | Also known as X-Ray. A classic “niche” slasher set on Valentine’s Day in a creepy hospital. | MGM+ / Tubi |
🩸 The “Love is Pain” Modern Favorites
If you want something a bit more psychological or “romantic” (in the darkest sense), these hits are perfect for a date night.
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Bones and All (2022): A literal “heart-eating” love story starring Timothée Chalamet.
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Where: Peacock
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Fresh (2022): A modern dating nightmare that takes the “meet-cute” to a gruesome level.
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Where: Hulu (US) / Disney+ (UK)
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The Love Witch (2016): Stunning 1960s Technicolor aesthetic about a witch who uses spells to make men fall in love with her (with fatal results).
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Where: Pluto TV / Shudder
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Warm Bodies (2013): The ultimate “zombie rom-com” if you want something a bit lighter but still spooky.
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Where: Hulu / Max
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🍿 New for 2026: The “Anti-Valentine” Picks
If you’re looking for something that just released this month to ignore the romance entirely:
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The Mortuary Assistant (2026): Based on the viral game. If you’d rather deal with demonic possession than dinner reservations, this movie will haunt you. Be sure to check out the interview with its director, Jeremiah Kipp. Watch it in Theaters!.
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The Strangers: Chapter 3 (2026): The brutal conclusion to Renny Harlin’s new trilogy is currently in Theaters.
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Honey Bunch (2026): A new Shudder original about a twisted obsession that fits the “love gone wrong” theme perfectly.
Spent too much money on gifts this Valentine’s Day? No worries. Check out our list of free horror movies on Pluto TV to love.
