‘Fantasy Island’ and 10 Horror Movies to Invoke Pure Terror Into Your Valentine’s Day, Hehe

Fantasy Island (2020)

This one is sure to be a doozy, y’all. If you like to get your scares in the theatre, you better have this horror show on your radar for February 14. The new film, based on the hit 1977 fantasy drama series, follows actress Lucy Hale and a group of hopefuls looking for a new lease on life, whether that be romance, riches or getting even with someone who wronged them. They end up on Fantasy Island, a mysterious and magical place controlled by Mr. Roarke (played by Michael Peña), where they may get exactly what they want — if they’re not too busy trying to escape with their lives.

It Follows (2015)

Have you ever met someone you just can’t forget? Someone you can’t move on from? The acclaimed neo-urban legend It Follows tells the story of Malika Monroe‘s Jay, a teenager just dying for a real connection with a boy. She starts dating a new guy and all, at first, seems well … until he drugs her and ties her to a chair, leaving her as bait for a mysterious entity. When he tells her “this thing is going to follow you,” she doesn’t know the half of it. Yet. You’ll be promising your significant other regular STD testing dates after watching this new classic.

The Fly (1986)

This David Cronenberg classic, starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis, takes body horror (and the lengths we’ll go for love) to a new level. Seth, a brilliant yet slightly odd scientist, meets Veronica and they fall for each other — but the relationship isn’t without complications. There are fights and romantic transgressions … oh, and the fact that Seth, after an experiment gone wrong, slowly turns into a human/fly hybrid. Not for the faint of heart (or stomach), be prepared to let bae know whether or not you’d cut this cord if this happened to you. We know they’re gonna ask.

Midsommar (2019)

Love makes you agree to crazy things … like beg your boyfriend to let you go with him to an elusive once-every-90-year festival hosted by a commune in Sweden. Grief-stricken Dani, played expertly by Florence Pugh, wants just that, though — as well as the attention and support of her boyfriend, Christian (Jack Raynor). When that falls predictably flat, Dani finds herself immersed in the culture and spirit of the Horgas, who pride themselves on their emotional language. Oh, and their joyous, yet murderous, 9-day feast. Treat your significant other well, y’all, or you might end up hashing out your grievances too far from home … where no one can hear you scream.

Bride Of Chucky (1998)

In this absolute classic, murderer-turned-doll Chucky ends up rekindling things with his human girlfriend, Tiffany (Jennifer Tilly). But, as relationships go, an epic fight ensues in which Chucky kills Tiff and throws her spirit into a doll just like him. This one is one of the more fun sequels in the Chucky universe but it’s definitely full of thrills, chills and relationship problems. Perfect for a little V-Day snuggle sesh.

The Love Witch (2016)

This homage to ’60s exploit films follows Elaine (played by Samantha Robinson), a modern-day witch who uses magic and spellwork to lure men into her life under the pretense that all she desires is to be in love. Naturally, things get a little (read: a lot) more complicated than that. If you’ve ever considered doing a little “abracadabra” to get your crush to fall for you, this movie might pique your interests … just don’t follow in Elaine’s footsteps. Seems like a bad plan.

Honeymoon (2014)

Game of Thrones starlet Rose Leslie and Harry Treadaway play a loving couple who head out to a secluded cabin to enjoy alone time for their honeymoon. One night, Paul finds Bea naked in the woods, unsure of how she got there. After that, what was supposed to be a beautiful start to a long life together descends into madness. All Paul wants to know is what happened to his wife … and why she doesn’t seem to be herself anymore. Needless to say, something sinister is at work within her.

V/H/S (2012)

This horror anthology boasts three particularly horrifying anecdotes on love and relationships. The first, called Amateur Night, tells the story of three bros who bring women back to their hotel room for sex. One of the guys’ glasses has a camera in it, allowing for the experience to be, they hope, turned into a little porn film. Their prospect, a shy girl named Lily, doesn’t really take the bait … and surprises them by being a succubus. Trust us, the reveal is worth it.

The second piece, called Second Honeymoon, follows a married couple filming their experience in Arizona for their honeymoon. In the middle of the night, weird things happen … and someone seems to be getting into their hotel room. Their relationship becomes strained, until the final piece of the puzzle emerges with a little blood and guts for good measure.

The third story, titled The Sick Thing That Happened to Emily When She Was Younger, tells the tale of a girl who believes her house is haunted and tells her boyfriend, a doctor, so via webcam. She also finds a bump on her arm, confused how it got there. After trying to convince him her apartment isn’t safe, she’s forced to question her reality … while he dements it without her knowledge.

Audition (1999)

This Japanese horror epic is well known for being a bloody mess — but it’s central conflict is, of course, love. The film follows a widower who, on the advice of his son, organizes “auditions” for a new woman to date. He becomes quickly interested in one particular woman, but of course, she isn’t what she seems. This one isn’t for those who are more into psychological than physical torture … as this wild ride is steeped in gore.

Hounds of Love (2017)

This difficult watch follows a menacing couple, John and Evelyn, who abduct a young girl named Vicki off the streets of Perth, Australia. Their love is flawed and abusive, with Evelyn fueling John’s desire to torture through her loyalty and John emotionally scarring Evelyn in all sorts of ways. Eventually, Vicki realizes she must try to break them apart if she wants to survive what they have in store for her in their unassuming home in the sunny suburbs.

Get Out (2017)

If you haven’t seen this one yet, you gotta. This insightful and powerful horror comedy follows Chris (expertly played by Daniel Kaluuya) who discovers all is not what it seems with his girlfriend (Allison Williams) and her family when he goes to their home to meet them for the first time. This movie made waves with its stark and whipsmart commentary on race when it debuted in theaters but it’s also a cautionary tale for all us lovers out there. You never know what bae might be hiding …