The nextHeart Eyestrailer has debuted, teasing a terrifying Valentine’s Day slasher starring Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Michael Kennedy and Christopher Landon, the creative minds behindHappy Death Day, the film follows the “Heart Eyes Killer,” a masked murderer who turns Valentine’s Day into a deadly curse for romantic couples. Gooding, known forhis roles inScream(2022)andScream VI, stars alongside Holt (Totally Killer) in a genre-bending story where “no couple is safe.” The cast also features Jordana Brewster, Gigi Zumbado, and Devon Sawa.
Sony Pictures Entertainmenthasreleased an official trailer forHeart Eyes, which releases on February 7. What starts as a classic rom-com meet-cute between Gooding and Holt’s characters—complete with a shared coffee mix-up—quickly turns sinister. Set to a chilling rendition of Frankie Valli’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You,” the Heart Eyes Killer, whose mask features heart-shaped eyes, interrupts their date with brutal violence. Watch the trailer below:
What Heart Eyes' Newest Trailer Means
A Genre Mash-Up That Will Break Hearts (And Bones)
Based on its trailer,Heart Eyesseamlessly blends horror and romance, carving out a unique space in the slasher genre. With the involvement of Gooding and Spyglass Entertainment, the production company behindScream,the film aims to follow a similar formula with a mix of dark humor and grisly thrills. Ruben has called the project his“most challenging genre-bender” as a brutal slasher imposed on a classic rom-com universe, where love and laughter are swiftly upended by terror and bloodshed. In this world, no amount of romance can save modern couples from meeting their untimely demise.
The original logline for theupcoming horror moviesuggests that Gooding and Holt’s characters are not even a real couple—they’re co-workers mistakenly assumed to be romantically involved by the murderous Heart Eyes Killer. As the pair navigate a deadly pursuit that takes them from Holt’s cozy bedroom to a nightmarish amusement park, all under the shadow of the killer’s glowing, heart-shaped eyes,Gooding and Holt’s chemistry and comedic timing shinein the trailer.
Valentine’s Day Just Got A Lot Deadlier
Heart Eyescould be a standout addition to the growing subgenre of holiday-themed horror movies (Thanksgiving,Violent Night), offering a bloody twist on romance that’s perfect for thrill-seeking audiences. Its comedy-slasher veteran cast and production team make itan exciting contender for couples looking to add a little adrenalineto their Valentine’s Day plans. It seems that, between Ruben’s heart-eyed murderer and the sci-fi and romancefromThe Gorge, this year’s Valentine’s lineup ensures there’s no shortage of pulse-pounding date night options.
Heart Eyes
Cast
In Heart Eyes, two co-workers working late on Valentine’s Day are mistaken for a couple by the infamous Heart Eyes Killer. Directed by Josh Ruben and written by Michael Kennedy and Christopher Landon, the film stars Mason Gooding and Olivia Holt.
