Spoiler-Free Review of “Heart Eyes” in Theaters: Rom-Coms are making a Killer Comeback!

*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*

“This is going to be the best Valentine’s Day ever…”

Heart Eyes released in theaters on February 7th 2025. The slasher-romance horror film stars Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Devon Sawa, and Jordana Brewster. It runs for approximately an hour and thirty-seven minutes.

A masked killer targets couples each year on Valentine’s day, but when two co-workers get mistaken for a pair in love, they must work together to survive the night.

Here is the trailer:

Heart Eyes is my type of movie, effectively channeling slasher comedies like Happy Death Day, making this an absolute blast to experience. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Perfect balance of genres!

In the mood for a rom-com or a gory slasher? Why not combine both? This film understood the assignment and just went for it in the best possible way. The opening really set the tone and we even had some fun chase scenes!

The comedy really landed for me and I loved the outrageous gory kills. There were also a lot of sweet moments in this one without overdoing it. Honestly, it was the perfect mash-up and I will be watching this one every Valentine’s day for sure!

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Great chemistry between characters.

Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding were delightful in this one. I believed the chemistry between them. It felt real and genuine and it wasn’t too over-the-top, which I appreciated.

They are both starting to appear in more and more horror movies (which I love) and I can’t wait to see them in more films in the future.

It was also fantastic seeing horror alum, Devon Sawa and Jordana Brewster in this.

The Cons:

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Predictable reveal.

I still loved it, but I saw it coming a mile away. The ending was a little messy, but I think it managed to stick the landing for the most part and make sure you stay for the after credits scene!

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!!!

Heart Eyes is a self-aware slasher with the perfect balance of gory kills and genuine laughs.

I had a feeling that I would fall in love with this film. It exceeded my expectations and then some!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Heart Eyes in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

THIS COMPETITION IS KILLER…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

Scream Hunt is available here!

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Spoiler-Free Review of “Only Murders in the Building” Season 4 Premiere on Hulu: Our Favorite Trio Goes to Hollywood!

*This is a spoiler-free review for season four so feel free to read on!**

“We’ve been very lucky with people dying in our building…”

Only Murders in the Building season four premiered on Hulu on August 27th 2024. The comedy crime series will have ten episodes in total. The first episode is available to stream now and the remaining nine will air weekly. The show stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez. Each episode runs for approximately 30-35 minutes.

Mabel, Charles, and Oliver are back to solve a new murder mystery after that season three finale cliffhanger, but they’ve also branched out to Hollywood as they learn that someone is interested in turning their podcast into a movie.

Here is the trailer:

Only Murders in the Building season 4 tries out another change of scenery to liven things up. Will the trio continue to entertain us with their quirky charm? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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The chemistry between our three main leads is still as brilliant as ever!

It’s why the show works so well and it’s funny to see Hollywood getting some aspects spot on and others way off. Charles, Mabel, and Oliver may be an unconventional trio, but that’s also why they are so dynamic together. The banter had me chuckling once again and I’m looking forward to seeing them work together with this new murder mystery.

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Fun cameos!

Ever wonder who would play Charles, Mabel, and Oliver in a film adaptation? Well, we find out in the season premiere and it was awesome to see so many familiar faces. I’m a huge fan of Eva Longoria so this was a lot of fun.

We also get an adorable scene stealer in the season premiere to help our trio out.

The Cons:

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Homesick for the Arconia!

I get that we need to change things up each season, but I found myself missing the Arconia setting quite a bit. That’s where I fell in love with this trio and while the Hollywood gimmick is a lot of fun, it’s also a little overwhelming and I’m not sure that our trio will thrive here as much. The Arconia is still the scene of another murder so I’m hoping we return to the place we know and love for the future episodes.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

While it may not have as captivating as a hook as the first season, this trio is still magic together and we’re off to a promising start for season 4!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Only Murders in the Building season 4 in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl