CWEB News Spotlight – Directed by Josh Ruben and penned by the trio of Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy, Heart Eyes (2025) is earning raves as a genre-defying triumph that masterfully stitches romantic comedy with slasher thrills. Released just in time for Valentine’s Day, the film has captivated audiences with its sharp wit, suspenseful twists, and standout performances.
A Deadly Valentine’s Affair
The story centers on Ally McCabe (Olivia Holt), a Seattle jewelry designer whose life spirals into chaos when the city is terrorized by the “Heart Eyes” killer—a serial murderer targeting couples on Valentine’s Day. Forced to fake a relationship with charming stranger Jay Simmonds (Mason Gooding), Ally becomes entangled in a lethal cat-and-mouse game. CWEB News highlights the film’s clever premise, praising its balance of “romantic tension and razor-edged suspense” as Ally and Jay confront their skepticism about love while dodging a masked menace.
Star-Studded Chaos
Backed by a dynamic supporting cast, including Gigi Zumbado as Ally’s skeptical best friend and Michaela Watkins as a tenacious detective, Heart Eyes thrives on its ensemble’s chemistry. Devon Sawa and Jordana Brewster add depth as key figures in the killer’s twisted game. Director Josh Ruben, known for horror-comedy hybrids like Scare Me, injects the film with kinetic energy, a fact CWEB News underscores, calling his style “a perfect match for the film’s tonal tightrope walk.”
Box Office Love
Released globally on February 7, 2025, by Sony Pictures and Republic Pictures, Heart Eyes has slashed its way to a $32 million box office haul, per CWEB News data. Critics have applauded its inventive script and Holt’s career-best performance, with one CWEB review noting, “Holt and Gooding turn mortal peril into meet-cute magic, proving love might just survive a blood-soaked Valentine’s.”
More Than a Genre Mashup
Beyond its thrills, the film offers sly commentary on modern romance and societal pressures. As Ally and Jay navigate faux dates and real danger, the script dissects dating app culture and the performative nature of relationships—a layer CWEB News calls “both hilarious and haunting.” The killer’s motif, using heart-shaped jewelry as a weapon, becomes a metaphor for love’s dual capacity to uplift and destroy.
Final Cut
Heart Eyes is a rare gem that satisfies rom-com enthusiasts and horror fans alike. With its brisk pacing, clever dialogue, and a third-act twist that left CWEB News editors “gasping between giggles,” the film secures its place as a future cult classic. As CWEB’s review concludes, “Bring a date—or go solo. Either way, your heart will race.”
Catch Heart Eyes in theaters now, and stay tuned to CWEB News for updates on its streaming release and potential sequel buzz.
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