My Bloody Valentine

My Bloody Valentine

Year: 1981

Runtime: 90 min

Language: English

Director: George Mihalka

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A decade after a tragic mining accident, Tom Hanniger returns to his hometown of Harmony, Pennsylvania, still haunted by the disaster. As Valentine's Day approaches, a masked killer wielding a pickaxe begins targeting residents, mirroring the events of the past. Suspicion falls on the vengeful spirit of Harry Warden, a miner who perished in the accident and is rumored to be seeking retribution for the injustices he suffered. The town must confront its dark history as the masked killer’s rampage threatens to consume them all.

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1

Descent into the Mine

Two miners, equipped with face masks, begin their descent into a deep mine shaft. One of them, a young woman, surprises the other by removing her mask and revealing herself while dancing provocatively.

Mine Shaft
2

Tragic Impalement

The playful atmosphere turns violent when the masked miner seizes the woman, thrusting her against a pickaxe. The horrifying scene culminates in her tragic impalement, marking a brutal shift in the story.

Mine Shaft
3

Preparations for Valentine's Dance

In the town of Valentine's Bluff, the community gears up for a long-awaited Valentine's Day dance, reflecting on the scars of their dark history. Mayor Hanniger discusses the preparations with local laundromat owner Mabel Osborne.

Valentine's Bluff
4

A Dark History Revealed

Mayor Hanniger alludes to a tragic past involving a catastrophic mining accident that claimed the lives of five miners twenty years ago. Only one miner, Harry Warden, survived after enduring horrifying experiences underground.

Valentine's Bluff
5

Harry Warden's Revenge

After being rescued, Harry Warden avenged his fallen coworkers by brutally murdering the negligent supervisors responsible for the accident. He left their hearts in Valentine boxes as a grim reminder not to hold the dance again.

20 years earlier Valentine's Bluff
6

Love Triangle Complications

T.J. Hanniger returns to town, leading to a complicated love triangle with Sarah and Axel. Their reunion is marked by tension, as Sarah has begun dating Axel during T.J.'s unexplained absence.

Valentine's Bluff
7

Sinister Gift

Mayor Hanniger and Chief of Police Jake Newby receive a box of Valentine's chocolates containing a human heart. The heart is likely that of the woman from the film's opening, accompanied by a chilling warning against the dance.

Valentine's Bluff
8

Mabel's Gruesome Fate

Mabel becomes the next victim of the masked killer, found gruesomely murdered in her laundromat. Her body is discovered stuffed into a dryer, raising fears throughout the town.

Laundromat
9

Cover-Up and Growing Panic

In a bid to control public panic, Police Chief Newby covers up the details of Mabel's murder, falsely claiming she died from a heart attack. However, fears mount as it seems that Harry Warden may have returned.

Valentine's Bluff
10

Party in the Mine

Determined to defy the ominous warnings, T.J. and his friends decide to host their own gathering in the mine on Valentine's Day. They dismiss the bartender's warnings and proceed with their plans.

Valentine's Day Mine
11

Dave's Death

Tragedy strikes when Dave is gruesomely killed in the mine kitchen, meeting a horrific end involving boiling water. This marks the beginning of a series of brutal events as fear grips the group.

Mine Kitchen
12

Sylvia's Horrifying Discovery

During the chaotic party, Sylvia's boyfriend John discovers her hanging from a shower nozzle after another vicious attack by the masked killer. The group realizes they are in serious danger.

Mine
13

The Unraveling

As panic ensues, the partygoers encounter the remains of their friends scattered in the mine. The realization of the reality they face becomes apparent as fear and dread fill their hearts.

Mine
14

Identity of the Killer Revealed

In a shocking turn of events, the killer's identity is unveiled as Axel, whose past traumas linked to Harry Warden's original killings led him down this dark path. The revelation adds a complex layer to the story.

Mine
15

Climactic Finale

As the entrance to the mine collapses, Axel's madness intensifies, leading to a desperate struggle for survival among the trapped friends. Axel ominously calls out to Sarah, leaving the future of Valentine's Bluff uncertain.

Valentine's Day Mine

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