Love Cuts Deep In Heart Eyes

Heart Eyes combines the excitement of the most romantic day of year with the intensity of homicidal madness.  Set against a seemingly idyllic Valentine’s Day, “The Heart Eyes Killer" targets and hunts down couples.

By far my favourite part of this movie is Mason Gooding (yup Cuba’s son.)  Gooding delivers a standout performance in Heart Eyes, marked by a spectacular smile and natural charisma.  His on-screen presence oozes magnetism as he adeptly navigates through the quintessential slasher flick tropes.  Moreover, the chemistry between Gooding and Olivia Holt adds a delightful layer of romantic banter rarely seen within the genre.  Nevertheless, Heart Eyes is not limited to sentimental exchanges and chiseled abs, there is a whole lot of blood designed to gross you out from start to finish.

If there’s one thing that could use improving in this film however, it would have to be the villain.  The glowing mask looked great but we never become privy to all the juicy details  regarding the killer’s motivations.  A more detailed backstory, akin to Billie Loomis' in Scream, would have elevated this murderer to cult-like status.  While Heart Eyes does not give us the killer payoff we deserve it is still a fun flick.  The pace will keep you on your toes and Mason Gooding will win you over.