Movie censorships comparison between the r rated cut and. Full release details for scream factorys my bloody valentine. He also stated that the end credits song, the ballad of harry warden, was written because the movie producers wanted a song that could be a hit single on a vinyl record, but they ran out of funding and so the ballad of harry warden was written instead. My bloody valentine and the rise of the slasher film bloodlines. Twenty years ago, a tragic accident in a mine on st. It stars paul kelman, lori hallier, and neil affleck. It is the first movie in the trilogy or, if it goes on, saga. A paramount film, lionsgate put out that release, which included a never before seen uncut version of the film featuring footage thought to be lost forever. My bloody valentine turned jensen ackles into a horror villain. Full details revealed for uncut my bloody valentine on.
Considered an example of the lowbudget cult films reminiscent of popular slasher films such as halloween 1978 and friday the th1980, the movie was filmed on location in sydney mines, nova scotia canada. For scream factorys brand new collectors edition bluray, we have the chance to experience my bloody valentine uncut, and we get the standard version of the film included as well both iterations are in 4k, too, and they look phenomenalbut more on that soon, and it feels like a real triumph to be able to see mihalkas original. The disaster occurred while supervisors left their posts to attend the towns annual valentines. Not the new 3d remake, nor the seminal shoegazenoisepop band, but the true blue 1981 classic. The original my bloody valentine is a better movie in its uncut form with gory effects intact.
My bloody valentine rips out hearts for the second time on bluray thanks to a bloody great collectors edition from scream factory. If raimi can do it for evil dead then someone can do it for us. My bloody valentine 35th anniversary cast reunion panel at the bay of blood convention 46. And most of them state the movie has a late 80s feel. My bloody valentine is a 1981 horror canadian film. My bloody valentine special edition 1981 directed by george mihalka starring neil affleck, cynthia dale, don francks, lori hallier, patricia hamilton lionsgate home entertainment release date. Valentine s day is coming and so is the reappearance of a local and nasty legend. This winter, scream factory is taking horror fans on a trip to valentine bluffs with their collectors edition bluray release of george mihalkas my bloody valentine 1981, and ahead of the films february 11th release, the full list of special features and technical specs have been revealed, including a bunch of new interviews with the. My bloody valentine 1981 directed by george mihalka. Considered an example of the lowbudget cult films reminiscent of popular slasher films such as halloween 1978 and friday the th1980, the movie was filmed on. The first four friday the ths and this movie all uncut on special edition discs with commentaries where available and all the trimmings.
Feb 09, 2009 my bloody valentine uncut scenes 1010. Some deranged sweethearts killer is back on the loose as the community cringes in horror or is it. Quentin tarantino said that this is his favorite slasher movie. And, this is the first time ive seen the uncut original. Many of these productions, eventually dubbed slasher movies. Strawberry wine, a threetrack single, was released in november 1987 and. The disaster occurred while supervisors left their posts to attend the towns annual valentine s. My bloody valentine unrated, dan krvavega valentina 1981. Valentines day is coming and so is the reappearance of a local and nasty legend. Valentines day seems like the perfect time to share this news.
My bloody valentine film my bloody valentine quotes at the internet movie database. My bloody valentine is a 1981 canadian slasher horror feature film directed by. My bloody valentine is a 1981 canadian slasher film directed by george mihalka and written by john beaird. Weither or not it will be a sequel to this film or. The killer then grabs her by the side of her head and lifts her off the ground and carries her into the showers where you see a pointed shower pipe which you see graphically impale the back of her head. The plot tells about a group of young adults who decide to throw a valentine s day party, only to incur the vengeful wrath of an assailant in mining gear who begins a killing spree. This classic piece of canuck horror glimmers with a new 4k scan of the original camera elements with both the theatrical and extended uncut version of the film. My bloody valentine had severe problems with the mpaa motion picture association of america before the release of the film, they requested cuts to every death in the movie in order to attain an r rating, and even then the movie was given an x rating. John carpenters halloween is considered a landmark in the horror genre and while it wasnt the first slasher movie, it was the one that made the subgenre popular. After the huge success of john carpenters halloween in 1978, a slew of similar body count films flooded the teen market. The movie itself is not wrongly considered as classic of the slasher genre. Twenty years ago in the sleepy mining town of valentine bluffs, a fatal mining disaster occurred on valentine s day while some of the crew was decorating for a party. It is a movie that is considered by many as highly underrated, showcasing a palpable atmosphere, characters that feel real and have a purpose other than dying, and to top it all off, has some of the most memorably brutal kills ever put. Part ii marketed as my bloody valentine ii till death do we part is an upcoming sequel to the original movie.
My bloody valentine on the past, present and future of loveless exclusive. Most of the soundtrack to my bloody valentine 1981 was never commercially released. The dvd gives viewers the option to watch the rrated version of the movie or with the original violent scenes spliced back into the film. Can these youngsters hold off this weirdo until day break or will they all become its next victims. By 1981, the slasher film had already propelled the horror genre along. This cult canadian classic may not be the most original holidaythemed slasher, but it gets high marks for ambition and some pretty damn inventive kills.
The scream factory collectors edition bluray of my bloody valentine is now available. Imdb a decades old folk tale surrounding a deranged murderer killing those who celebrate valentines day, turns out to be true to legend when a group defies the killers order and people start turning up dead. Often mentioned in the same breath as longtime slasher favorites like friday the th and halloween, the 1981 canadian effort my bloody valentine earns a few high marks for some effectively gruesome moments of gore but very little else. One of my single most favorite slasher movies ever made is not halloween nor friday the th, but a rather early 80s canadian flick titled my bloody valentine. My bloody valentine is a 1981 film about a deranged murderer who kills those who celebrate valentine s day. My bloody valentine is a 1981 canadian slasher film directed by george mihalka and written. Factory will release 1981s my bloody valentine in a twodisc set as part of its scream factory line on february 11. There are more deleted scenes and a comprehensive documentation of the slasher movie genre and the significance of my bloody valentine for it additional available on the special edition. My bloody valentine 1981 takes place in a small mining town. When a group of teenagers decides to defy that order, a murderous maniac in mining gear begins. My bloody valentine 1981 horror bluray special edition lionsgate. The sole survivor of the accident killed the remaining crewmembers and warned the town not to celebrate valentine s day again.
The scream factory bluray of my bloody valentine is jaw. My bloody valentine 1981 collectors edition bluray. Finally, theres an original still gallery, two radio ads, tv spots, and finally the original theatrical trailer. My bloody valentine 1981 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. My bloody valentine had severe problems with the mpaa motion picture association of america before the release of the film, they requested cuts to every death in the movie in order to attain an r rating, and even then the movie was given an x rating reasons have varied over the severe cutting, the major one being the backlash of the violence in friday the th a year prior. It has been on disc beforeit even had an uncut version. My bloody valentine is easily one of my very favorite slasher films, and for my money one of the best.
Blutiger valentinstag my bloody valentine ist ein kanadischer horrorthriller aus dem jahr 1981. An unrated region 1 dvd was finally released in january 2009 by lionsgateparamount. In true collectors edition fashion the set is loaded with great bonus features. My bloody valentine had severe problems with the mpaa motion picture association of america before the films release, they requested cuts to every death in the movie in order to attain an r rating.
The human drama was very effective, so that it still worked as a scary movie even though you didnt see all the blood. Jan 31, 2016 there are more deleted scenes and a comprehensive documentation of the slasher movie genre and the significance of my bloody valentine for it additional available on the special edition. An interactive horror film history deleted footage with director, cast and special effects designer introductions 1981 blu ray my bloody valentine 1981 blu ray. While i have a great amount of love for the slasher subgenre as a whole, theres a real charm to my bloody valentine 1981 that makes it a standout amongst its cinematic peers. But make no mistake, the restoration of so much of the missing footage is what makes this a great bluray and arguably elevates my bloody valentine to one of the very best 80s slashers. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing my bloody valentine 1981 near you. Jun 04, 2012 twenty years ago, a tragic accident in a mine on st.
Imdb 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 killers order and people start turning up dead. Full release details for scream factorys my bloody. Look for the uncut version of my bloody valentine and dont waste your money on the edited version of it. Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video will automatically play next. This plot or summary has spoilers and you should take caution if you havent seen this movie. My bloody valentine 19 movie clip pickaxe through the eye. My bloody valentine uncut version lost scenes of horror. Under pressure from lazy records to release a fulllength album, my bloody valentine compromised and agreed to release a single and subsequent mini album, citing the need for time to stabilize their new lineup. Known for having nine minutes constituting the gorier killings lopped off of it to comply with the mpaa. The 1981 release was heavily cut in order to merit an r rating. The online campaign to get the full uncut copy restored and released was one of the largest of its kind and thanks to the efforts of the movies legions of adoring fans, we now have a special.
For the collectors and fans a must buy, no question about. The film was shot in authentic mines which were often as much as 900 feet underground. My bloody valentine uncut version 1981 lost media archive. Twenty years ago in the sleepy mining town of valentine bluffs, a fatal mining disaster occurred on valentines day while some of the crew was decorating for a party. My bloody valentine 1981 special edition dvd the original cult. Nothing like talk of a my bloody valentine sequel to get the blood pumping on this special day. The saga of the mining town of valentine bluffs being stalked by a mysterious, pickaxewielding murderer will be presented in new 4k scans of both the uncut and theatrical versions, from the original camera negative. Mar 20, 2020 the original my bloody valentine is a better movie in its uncut form with gory effects intact. Holes in the heart offers a sidebyside comparison of the theatrical version and the uncut version, detailing just how much the mpaa gutted my bloody valentine before its initial 1981 release. Carl marotte in my bloody valentine 1981 cynthia dale in my bloody valentine 1981 peter cowper and helene udy in my bloody. My bloody valentine canada, 1981 uncut scream factory. My bloody valentine is a 1981 film about a deranged murderer who kills those who celebrate valentines day.
The scream factory bluray of my bloody valentine is jawdropping. In 2009, the movie had a remake in 3d, named aptly. My bloody valentine 3d turned supernatural star jensen ackles into a slasher. Overview harry warden returns with his pickax blood lust in scream factorys twodisc release of my bloody valentine. My bloody valentine is a 1981 slasher film released in the wake of the popularity of the slasher genre that had overtaken the 1970s.
Nothing like kicking back with a beer and a vintage slasher flick. Valentine s day seems like the perfect time to share this news. The films original full running time was 99 minutes, the 2009 release is the salvaged 93 minute cut. Kevin shields and his bandmates tell the full remarkable tale of their masterpiece in the new issue of uncut sam richards.
The plot tells about a group of young adults who decide to throw a valentines day party, only to incur the vengeful wrath of an assailant in mining gear who begins a killing spree. Friends defy the rules of a legendary murderer and discover he is real when they start celebrating valentine s day. My bloody valentine 1981 texas chainsaw film massacre. Manic miner starts offing the townsfolk just in time for the big valentines daynight dance. An uncensored cut of my bloody valentine remained unavailable to the public for nearly thirty years after its original theatrical release. A wave of movies riding off the back of its success followed, including friday the th, sleepaway camp, prom night and many more.
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