‘I’ve Seen That Guy Too Many Times’: F*** Marry Kill’s Lucy Hale And Virginia Gardner Talk About The ‘Fun’ Of Parodying Online Dating For The Thriller

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In today’s modern world, many singles find their matches through online dating platforms, and for women, the fear of engaging with the wrong person can lead to a disappearance from the social scene after an unwanted date. The quirky and satirical 2025 film, “F*** Marry Kill,” brilliantly captures this reality as its heroine, Eva (played by Lucy Hale), finds herself potentially dating a serial killer among her suitors.

During a conversation with Hale, TopMob discussed the topic of “F*** Marry Kill” with Virginia Gardner, one of the stars from 2018’s “Halloween,” and director Laura Murphy. Our discussion revolved around the concept of poking fun at the realm of online dating and how they would reinvent the medium if given the chance.

F*** Marry Kill’s Lucy Hale, Virginia Gardner And Laura Murphy Talk Parodying Online Dating

As a film buff, I initially assumed that the latest film would fall under the horror genre, but upon viewing, it proved to be a delightful blend of comedy and thriller. In our recent chat, Lucy Hale mentioned that the movie takes a humorous approach to satirizing online dating, making for an enjoyable viewing experience.

It seems as though there’s a particular scene where various male characters are portrayed, not exactly archetypes, but types that I’ve often encountered in real life. To be honest, it rings quite true to my experiences.

After spending some time browsing, it becomes quite natural to sort the profiles you’re viewing into different groups, regardless of their gender. The scenes where Eva sifts through the dating pool in F*** Marry Kill, created by Laura Murphy (one of our most eagerly awaited female directors for 2025 films), are not only humorous but also strikingly true to life. As Laura herself noted:

Absolutely, I found it amusing to poke fun at those profiles and noticed an interesting detail – all the supposedly six-foot tall men appeared at different heights in the graphics. Later on, when Kyle reappeared on screen, it read “actually 5’10”, which added a fun twist to the parody. It was quite entertaining overall.

Indeed, this topic appears frequently! Hale brought up the subject of the man flashing himself in the film, an occurrence that resonates with numerous women due to its recurring nature. Gardner humorously added:

I know that I feel like I’ve seen that guy too many times.

In the movie, I found myself appreciating the clever jabs at modern dating trends that have become all too familiar among single folks. As the story unfolds, my character, Eva, reaches the milestone of turning 30 and discovers her former partner is already engaged. This revelation sends her spiraling into the world of online dating, only to find herself entangled with a real-life murderer on the loose. Quite an unexpected twist, don’t you think?

What Would They Change About Online Dating If They Could?

The game ‘F*** Marry Kill’ is a popular pastime and an entertaining movie theme, yet it can stir up some challenging decisions when it comes to online dating. During our discussion, I inquired about any improvements they would suggest for the entire process.

Virginia Gardner stated, “My experience with online dating was different because in the past, one had to meet people through mutual acquaintances or social circles. There was a certain level of accountability as you might run into that person again. However, I find that with dating apps, individuals have become disposable due to the lack of accountability. It’s easy to ghost someone and never see them again, which creates a cycle of ‘onto the next.’ This doesn’t sit well with me.

Lucy Hale: “Yes. I second that.”

Laura Murphy: “I was thinking, wouldn’t it be interesting if there were some kind of stats available about a person? For example, you could click and see how many dates they’ve had with different people, along with how many times they’ve ghosted and been ghosted themselves. It would be like the back of a baseball player’s card, but instead of sports stats, it would have dating statistics. That way, you’d know upfront something like, ‘Ah, this guy has ghosted 70% of the people he’s gone on dates with.’

Lucy Hale: “We just need stats. We just want data.”

Those thoughts are incredibly strong! You might want to explore how online dating unfolds for Eva through the game called “Match, Tie, Eliminate“, currently available in cinemas and on streaming services like Amazon and various digital platforms.

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2025-03-10 02:07