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Valentine's Day
In the near future, Canada is at war with Quebec, battles are determined by television ratings, and weapons are sponsored by McDonald's and IBM. In the midst of social chaos, a lesbian couple, Barb and Alex, dress themselves in protective masks, gowns and rubber boots to spend a quiet afternoon at the zoo. Barb is gang-raped by soldiers while taking a short cut through a restrictive zone. Fearful of infection, Alex begs her to take an AIDS test. With a world imploding around them, Barb decides to announce her result as the punchline of a comic routine. At first, Alex can't see the joke, but she eventually joins in and engineers an attempt to make love without touching.
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Plot Summary
A young woman is tormented by a stalker on Valentine's Day, who uses the holiday as an opportunity to exact revenge for past perceived wrongs. As the bodies begin to pile up, she must uncover the stalker's identity before she becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Valentine's Day (1994) was a low-budget independent horror film that received very little critical attention upon its release. It is generally considered a forgettable entry in the slasher genre, with criticism often directed at its predictable plot and uninspired execution.
What Reviewers Say
Lacks the suspense and scares of more successful slasher films.
Features a derivative plot and uninspired direction.
Performances are generally weak, contributing to the film's overall lack of impact.
Google audience: Information regarding Google user reviews for this film is not readily available, suggesting it did not gain significant audience traction.
Fun Fact
Despite its release year, the film's plot and style are often seen as trying to emulate the slasher boom of the early 1980s.
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