Heart Eyes is rated R by the Motion Picture Rating (MPA) for strong violence and gore, language and some sexual content.
Violence & Gore: Multiple brutal killing scenes appear throughout the film while showing characters using knives and machetes as their weapons. The movie shows many instances where blood spills out in large quantities.
The opening of the film begins with a horrific violent sequence at the vineyard where someone suffers impalement while another sustains severe head wounds.
The film displays a hostile killer stalking romantic pairs until their deaths show graphic scenes particularly in a moment where a victim receives genital knife wounds.
Some of the killings extend in length as victims endure prolonged suffering through screams before their murderer finishes them off.
The movie maintains its dark humorous tone however it shows brutal graphic violence that could offend both young audience members and individuals with sensitive tastes.
Sex & Nudity: The movie features multiple romantic scenes which include a lengthy kissing moment between its central protagonists.
The dialogue contains vague sexually themed material which targets relationships together with romantic pairing behavior along with current dating traditions.
Ally’s closest friend insists on making multiple sexual and suggestive remarks.
Although characters in revealing outfits can be seen on screen and implied intimacy occurs in certain situations there are no full nudity scenes.
Language: The movie maintains a continuous pattern of strong language that includes repeated verbalization of “f***,” “s***,” “a**hole” along with additional profane words.
The movie portrays aggressive language as a common feature of arguments most prominently in Ally’s arguments with her boss then again during tense moments as characters flee the killer.
Throughout the movie viewers can encounter numerous sexual jokes and calculated remarks with vulgar content.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking: The characters consume alcoholic drinks during their visits to bars together with their social outings.
The story begins with a couple sharing wine in a vineyard harvest celebration during their assault.
A group setting with indications of alcohol behavior shows characters grasping beverage glasses.
No smoking or drug use appears in the scenes throughout the film.
Heart Eyes Ending Explained
Spoiler Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Heart Eyes.
Ever wondered what would happen if a slasher movie crashed into a rom-com—right in time for Valentine’s Day? That’s exactly what “Heart Eyes” sets out to explore, blending romance and horror in a way that’s more goofy than gruesome.
The story follows marketing expert Ally who faces career problems while navigating heartbreak. She discovers herself to be the new target of the Heart Eyes Killer who hunts couples on Valentine’s Day with a mask. Ally’s work arch-rival Jay (Mason Gooding) helps her with a campaign emergency and they develop a romantic connection at the same time as the murderous villain targets them. The couple faces a deadly night in Seattle as they attempt to understand their increasing feelings for each other.
The horror-comedy elements in the film shift towards romance in a way that prioritizes a typical rom-com storyline. The majority of the storyline follows the relationship development between Ally and Jay until a gruesome vineyard proposal prompts the film’s deadly chaos. The film dedicates substantial time to establishing the relationship between Ally and Jay but possibly overextends this development before reintroducing the slasher storyline.
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The film excels through its bizarre sense of humor that challenges traditional romance movie tropes. Christopher Landon co-wrote the screenplay with his established ability to match horror elements to comic scenes as seen in movies including “Happy Death Day” and “Freaky.” Director Josh Ruben who directed the beloved horror-comedy “Werewolves Within” delivers impressive visual storytelling and comic timing with this movie. These strengths in the movie are offset by constant shifts between romantic and horror elements that prevent full emotional engagement with either storyline. A tonal inconsistency within the film produces an effect where audiences experience two distinct separate movies instead of a consistent combination of different genres.
The frequent comedic elements diminish the terror factor and reduce the power of kills while the prevalent use of computer-generated effects reduces their visual impact. The film oscillates between thrilling chase sequences and suspenseful moments but these elements receive inconsistent interruptions from unnecessary humor sequences. The supplementary cast members including Gigi Zumbado as Ally’s sassy best friend and Devon Sawa and Jordana Brewster as detectives trying to track down the killer provided occasional entertainment but lacked sufficient development to leave a lasting impact.
The playful elements of “Heart Eyes” will appeal to fans of horror-comedies such as “Happy Death Day” and “Freaky.” Seeking an authentic slasher experience then this title probably disappoints you. The final sequence muddles the narrative while the varying distribution between romantic and horror elements impede the movie’s dual-genre fusion. For fans of crazy horror and silly Valentine’s Day scares “Heart Eyes” provides a comedic yet average entrance to this holiday haunted genre. The film’s casual tone creates mixed reactions because viewers may find it either delightful or unfulfilling depending on their preferences for horror-comedy entertainment.
Director: Josh Ruben
Writers: Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy
Stars: Jordana Brewster, Olivia Holt, and Devon Sawa
Release date: February 7, 2025