It appears as ifBlumhouseis looking toreboot yet another classic horror film, this time by way of the 1981 Canadian slasher flick,My Bloody Valentine. The original cult-classic was directed by George Mihalka and earned $5.7 million dollars at the box office against a budget of just $2.3 million. A reboot directed by Patrick Lussier was released in 2009 titledMy Bloody Valentine 3D, which would go on to rake in over $100 million against its measly budget of only $14 million dollars.
As perBloody Disgusting, things arein the development stages right now for aMy Bloody Valentinereboot. There’s no word on story details, who might be directing the new film, or casting. Should the reboot get the go-ahead, this will be the latest attempt by Blumhouse to breathe new life into a dormant IP followingHalloween, andThe Exorcist.
My Bloody Valentine
Released on July 16, 2025,My Bloody Valentinewas panned by critics who deemed itjust another slasher filmamidst a wave of similar titles released during that time period. Contemporary reviews have been more favorable to the film, with some calling itone of the best slasher movies ever made. Check out the synopsis forMy Bloody Valentinebelow.
“A decades-old folk tale surrounding a deranged murderer killing those who celebrate Valentine’s Day turns out to be true to legend when a group defies the killer’s order and people start turning up dead.”
While the original film didn’t fare too well with critics upon its release,My Bloody Valentine 3Din 2009 initially received a much better welcome, with many praising its production values and performances from cast members such as Jensen Ackles, Jamie King, and Kerr Smith. However, critics of the genre also pointed out itsmore formulaic slasher elements, while at the same time lambasting the use of 3D, which was regarded as nothing more than a cheap gimmick to get audiences into theaters. It was these mixed reviews that caused Lionsgate to eventuallyabandon a sequel.
Blumhouse Has Been Hit or Miss Lately With Horror Fans
Founded in the year 2000 by Jason Blum and Amy Israel, for a time it appeared as if Blumhouse could do no wrong. Rising to fame with the likes ofParanormal Activity,Insidious, andSinister, the acclaimed production company rode that wave of success throughout the 2010s, releasinga number of fan-favorite horror filmsthat brought something freshto an otherwise predictable genre.
However, since the conclusion of the recentHalloweentrilogy in 2022 withHalloween Ends, which many found to be one of the worst filmsBlumhouse has ever produced, the companyseems to have fallen from gracewith fans who once held it in high regard. While movies likeM3GAN,Sick, andFive Nights at Freddy’swere generally well received, other recent flops such asNight Swim,Imaginary, andThe Exorcist: Believerseem to have tarnishedits reputation for producing high quality horror films.
Mike Flanagan Will Direct Next Exorcist Sequel if Talks with Blumhouse Pan Out
Flanagan is the writer/director behind many Stephen King and classic literary adaptations, and could be the man to get The Exorcist back on track.
Whether or not aMy Bloody Valentinereboot will workto regain the trust of horror fansremains to be seen, but in the meantime, Blumhouse is hoping itsupcoming releases such asWolf Man,M3GAN 2.0, andFive Nights at Freddy’s 2will at least prove to audiences that they haven’t lost a step.
My Blood Valentine1981 is available to stream onMGM+ through RokuandMy Bloody Valentine 3Dcan be streamed onPluto TV.
My Bloody Valentine 3D
