Valentine

In 1988, a Valentine's Day dance at Robert Kennedy Middle School in San Francisco serves as the backdrop for young Jeremy Melton's awkward attempts to socialize. He bravely asks four girls to dance, only to be harshly rejected by each one, with Shelley taunting him the most, leaving him feeling humiliated and rejected.

After being turned down by the girls, Jeremy finds a moment of solace with Dorothy Wheeler under the bleachers. Unfortunately, this moment is shattered by bullying from Joe Tulga and his group, who, upon Dorothy's accusation, brutally strip Jeremy and beat him in front of laughing classmates, planting the seeds of his future revenge.

Fast forward to present-day Los Angeles, where Shelley, now a medical student at UCLA, is on a disheartening date with Jason Marquette. Deciding to leave, she heads to the morgue to study but instead finds a foreboding Valentine signed 'J.M.', which hints at an ominous fate to come.

Trapped in the morgue, Shelley faces a terrifying ambush by a mysterious assailant dressed in a Cupid mask. Despite her desperate attempts to hide among the cadavers, she is ultimately found and brutally murdered, marking the beginning of a reign of terror among her friends.

In San Francisco, Kate and Paige prepare for a turbo-dating session while discussing the troubled relationship of Kate with her boyfriend, Adam. Their conversation is interrupted by the shocking news of Shelley's murder, leaving them all shaken and anxious about their safety.

The friends gather at Shelley's funeral to pay their respects, a somber occasion that brings back memories of their past. Detective Vaughn arrives to question attendees, including Kate, Paige, Lily, and Dorothy, deepening the feeling of dread among them as they realize they are potential targets.

As fear escalates, Dorothy receives a Valentine similar to what Shelley had found, signed with the chilling initials 'J.M.'. The message serves as a grim reminder that the killer is still on the loose, escalating the paranoia and tension within the group of friends.

During a chaotic photo exhibit, the group finds themselves in a deadly encounter when the Cupid killer strikes again. The shocking murder of Lily unfolds, creating a deep sense of trepidation among the remaining friends as they grapple with the stark reality of their friend's death.

In a bid to escape their fears, Dorothy hosts a Valentine's party, but the event quickly transforms into a scene of impending doom. As tensions rise among the friends, old resentments come to light, creating an environment ripe for betrayal and chaos.

As the friends face the escalating body count, they are forced to confront their dark pasts and the mistakes that haunt them. The narrative reveals lingering resentments, especially between Kate and Dorothy, intensifying the group's sense of betrayal and mistrust.

In a climactic turn of events, Adam is revealed to have a hidden agenda, complicating the relationships among the group further. As secrets unravel, it becomes clear that the identity of the Cupid killer is closely tied to Jeremy Melton's thirst for revenge.

As the story reaches its chilling conclusion, it is unveiled that Jeremy Melton, once a victim, has transformed into the vengeful Cupid killer. The shocking twists reveal how past traumas have fashioned his path of retribution, leaving everyone in shock and horror.

The film concludes with a tense atmosphere as the friends deal with the ramifications of their actions. The final twist leaves them grappling with the realization that they are not just facing a killer, but the consequences of their own betrayals and mistakes from their youth.

In the aftermath of the bloodshed, the survivors are left to reckon with their past mistakes. The haunting specter of Jeremy’s revenge lingers, merging themes of love, betrayal, and the cost of youthful cruelty into a chilling reflection on their lives.