This year, Valentine’s Day rolls around once more, but don’t feel obligated to stick only to chocolates and flowers! For quite some time, fear and love have been intertwined, and if you’re someone who craves a touch of the eerie in your celebrations regardless of the season, you might be searching for some thrilling films that seamlessly combine the shivers with the sweet.
We’re ready to assist! Here are five spine-tingling or slightly eerie films that will turn your Valentine’s Day into an unforgettable mix of thrills and romance.
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Bride of Chucky (1998)
As a fanatical admirer of offbeat love stories, nothing beats the bizarre tale of two vengeful dolls embarking on a road trip adventure. Directed by the ingenious Ronny Yu and scripted by the mastermind behind Chucky, Don Mancini, this film delivers an unusual romance that’ll make your heart skip, combined with heaps of dark humor, spine-tingling horror scenes, and a pulse-pounding 90s playlist. It’s the movie that transformed Chucky into the iconic killer doll we know today!
Now available from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Crimson Peak (2015)
If you prefer a romantic tale with a Gothic flair, then Guillermo del Toro’s lavish movie “Crimson Peak” is ideal for you. This film is a chilling ghost story elegantly blended with a love story, featuring stars like Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowsa, and Jessica Chastain. It’s brimming with striking, haunted house visuals that linger in your mind, becoming a movie that lingers in your imagination, continually evoking images of beautiful specters.
Now available from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Dracula (1979)
In the 1970s, Bram Stoker’s novel underwent a modern, sensual, romantic reinterpretation, primarily due to a revival of the play on Broadway, a fresh portrayal of Count Dracula, and a new movie adaptation that remains a timeless Gothic masterpiece. The film, directed by John Badham, featured Frank Langella as Dracula and Laurence Olivier as Van Helsing, introducing an increased emphasis on the romantic aspect of Dracula’s character. The movie is richly adorned with dark, atmospheric elements typical of Gothic style, the macabre, and the terrifying.
Now available from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Lisa Frankenstein (2024)
In a blend of comedy and horror, Zelda Williams and Diablo Cody’s “Lisa Frankenstein” is structured on horror classics, infusing dark elements with its vibrant ’80s style. This tale, about an eccentric girl named Lisa (Kathryn Newton), who revives a deceased man from a cemetery (Cole Sprouse), pays homage to the peculiarities of ’80s genre films while also serving as a timeless romance in the horror genre’s long-standing tradition. This captivating story is a concealed gem that warrants a broader audience.
Now available from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.
Underworld (2003)
The film, titled Underworld, continues to captivate numerous fans of the genre due to its grand scope and the multitude of aspects it skillfully incorporates within a single narrative. Established upon a rich mythology that outlines a centuries-old struggle between vampires and werewolves, this epic tale seamlessly blends horror, action, and romance against a dark, Gothic backdrop. At its heart, the story revolves around star-crossed lovers – Selene (Kate Beckinsale), a vampire Death Dealer, and Michael (Scott Speedman), a human transformed into a monster. The romantic narrative between these characters is instrumental to Underworld‘s success as a compelling story, and while it may not always be the film’s most striking feature, it certainly earns its place on our list.
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2025-02-11 23:01