Top 10 Best Valentine's Day Horror Movies in 2021 (David Cronenberg, Ronny Yu, and More)

When a group of miners dies in a tragic accident due to their supervisors attending a Valentine's party instead of remaining at their posts, the sole survivor seeks revenge. Twenty years later, another Valentine's party is organized and people begin dying in mysterious circumstances.

The uncut version of this movie has all of the gore and brutal murder scenes intact. Some of the murder scenes in this slasher movie are inventive and unexpected, but the movie is not as frightening as many other horror movies.

Reviewers say that although the acting isn't world-class, the story is structured and paced in a way that makes the viewer care about the characters. They also praise the cinematography, especially in the claustrophobic scenes set in the mine.

Serial killer Charles Lee Ray is once again in the body of Chucky the Doll after being resurrected by his girlfriend, Tiffany. Chucky wants a doll companion, however, so after murdering Tiffany and resurrecting her as a doll, the two begin a murder spree.

As expected from a Chucky movie, there is an abundance of gore and gruesome deaths. The movie is also very funny in places, making it bloody without being too frightening.

Reviewers love the balance of horror and comedy, saying that the movie is genuinely funny but still has enough inventive death scenes to keep horror fans happy. Jennifer Tilly is praised by many reviewers for her performance as Tiffany.

A young couple moves into a new home. Their peaceful nights are interrupted by an unknown presence, so they set up a camera to record any paranormal activity. Things soon get much worse.

Paranormal Activity doesn't have any blood or gore, but is still very scary. It builds tension subtly and relies on psychological horror instead of jump-scares.

Reviewers like the simplicity of this horror movie. They say that the familiar setting of a normal house makes it frightening due to how relatable it is. They praise the acting, the slow build, and the use of the found footage genre.

A brilliant scientist and determined journalist fall in love while documenting his experiments into matter transportation. Unfortunately, things go drastically wrong when the scientist accidentally fuses himself with a fly.

Although this isn't the kind of horror that will make you check that your doors are locked at night, the special effects are still disturbing and gory. 

Reviewers praise the acting and special effects as the scientist slowly turns into a fly. They say that the movie is intense and gruesome but never loses its humanity.

Oskar, a bullied 12-year-old boy, falls in love with his new next-door neighbor. A sweet romance blooms between them, but Oskar's girlfriend isn't any ordinary girl. She only appears at night, doesn't feel the cold, and has a dangerous secret.

Although a vampire movie, it isn't as bloody and gory as many others in the genre. Instead, it is a bleak and touching look at the life of a vampire and the regrets they may have. 

Reviewers greatly praise the acting of the two young leads and also the slow pace of the movie. They say that the somber and sedate atmosphere created by the director draws you in and makes you invested in the story.

Evan, a young man going through a rough time, leaves the US and travels to Italy. He meets Louise there and the two begin a relationship. However, there is another side to Louise that she's trying to contain.

Spring has many horror elements to it but isn't a gory or frightening movie. It's primarily a movie about a unique romance with a layer of monsters underneath.

Reviewers praise it for its slow-burn structure and intelligent writing. They say it is fascinating to watch and highly rate the performances of the actors and the cinematography. 

A zombie movie with a difference, Warm Bodies sees a zombie named R protect Julie, a living human. They form a strange relationship and bond despite their differences. Unfortunately, neither the human nor zombie populations are ready for what that might mean.

Unlike most zombie movies, this is more a dark comedy than a violent horror flick. Depending on the individual, it may be suitable for teenagers to watch.

Reviewers like that this movie offers a new twist on the zombie genre. They like the theme of setting a sweet love story against the backdrop of a zombie apocalypse. The humor in the movie is also praised, as many reviewers found it genuinely funny.

Of all the famous horror monsters, vampires have long been seen as the most romantic, and that is never more true than in this version of Dracula. After seeing a photo of a beautiful young woman, Dracula travels to London and embarks on a reign of terror and seduction.

There are some graphic scenes containing violence, murder, and sex that earn the movie its R rating. However, reviewers say the movie isn't scary.

Instead, they say that the movie is both dark and seductive. They praise the ambiance and cinematography created by the director and also the performances of the actors, particularly Gary Oldman as Dracula.

Valentine's Day is approaching and five young women have received Valentine's cards threatening their lives. When one of them is murdered, the other four realize the culprit might be the boy they all ignored at a Valentine's school dance.

Valentine is a slasher movie, and although not as gruesome as many others in the genre, it still has brutal death scenes. There are also some mild sex scenes in the movie.

Reviewers like the premise of Valentine and say that it keeps you guessing until the end. It has an element of murder-mystery to it, as the murderer's identity is only revealed at the end.

Inspired by a true story, The Strangers sees a young couple staying at a secluded vacation home in the woods. What should have been a romantic getaway turns into a nightmare when they are attacked by three masked strangers.

The first half of the movie builds the tension and dread and there are some jump-scares littered throughout. The motives of the three masked strangers are kept a mystery.

Reviewers say that this movie is suspenseful and creepy, and several that live in isolated homes had trouble sleeping after watching it!