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You Won’t Believe the New Horror Movie on Netflix That’s Just Like Scream

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A chilling 2025 horror movie has just arrived on Netflix, an ideal choice for fans captivated by the Scream series. The original Scream film debuted in 1996, injecting fresh life into the slasher film genre which had seen a surge of popularity in franchises like Halloween, Friday the 13th, and A Nightmare on Elm Street during the 70s and 80s. However, the slasher genre seemed to lose momentum in the 90s until Scream came along, offering a distinctive take on horror movies and the film industry as a whole.

In a twist of events, renowned horror director Wes Craven helmed the first four “Scream” films, but it appeared the series had reached its end with the fourth installment. However, the 2022 revival of “Scream” breathed new life into the franchise, solidifying its standing once more as a top horror series in Hollywood. The highly anticipated “Scream 7”, set for release in February 2026, promises the return of Ghostface, along with beloved characters such as Sidney Prescott, Gale Weathers, and even Matthew Lillard’s Stu Macher. As you eagerly await Scream 7, consider watching “Heart Eyes” on Netflix instead.

Heart Eyes Is Very Similar To Scream & It’s Now Streaming On Netflix

Heart Eyes Is A Slasher Movie Set On Valentine’s Day

The movie “Heart Eyes” unfolds on Valentine’s Day, where we meet a masked murderer with glowing red eyes, who is known as the Heart Eyes Killer. This lethal villain strikes only once a year, targeting couples during this romantic holiday. In this film, our protagonists Ally and Jay are two colleagues who share an unexpected kiss, which catches the attention of the Heart Eyes Killer. As they evade the killer throughout the movie, Ally and Jay continuously deny being a couple, adding some humor to their tense situation as they try to stay alive.

In the movie “Heart Eyes”, you’ll find Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, and Jordana Brewster. Interestingly, Gooding, who plays Jay in this film, is also famous for his role in the “Scream” series, where he shares a similarity with many other projects. Unfortunately, since Jenna Ortega won’t be part of “Scream 7”, the developing romance between her character and Chad won’t continue. However, fans of Gooding can look forward to seeing his character form an unexpected bond with Olivia Holt’s character in “Heart Eyes” as they navigate the terror caused by the killer together.

If you’re a fan of the ‘Scream’ series, you’ll love ‘Heart Eyes’ as it shares similarities with its predecessor by having characters battling against a non-supernatural masked killer. The movie also includes an unexpected twist at the end when the true identity of the killer is unveiled – a nod to the iconic ‘Scream’ franchise where the killer’s identity is always kept secret. With a high rating of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, ‘Heart Eyes’ is a must-watch for fans of ‘Scream’.

Heart Eyes Has One Big Difference To The Scream Movies

Heart Eyes Focuses A Lot On Romance

In essence, “Heart Eyes” shares some resemblances with the “Scream” series, but it places a greater emphasis on romance. Given that it takes place on Valentine’s Day and predominantly revolves around an unconventional couple, this alignment is understandable. The romantic bond between Holt and Gooding’s characters is strongly emphasized, which can make the movie a tad sentimental at times. Yet, this isn’t entirely negative because “Heart Eyes” wholeheartedly embraces its Valentine’s Day theme.

Furthermore, given that the Scream series satirizes horror films, Heart Eyes remains an ideal companion film, even though it delves deeper into romance. Instead of offering a critique on horror movie franchises, Heart Eyes essentially offers a critique on romantic comedies. By merging these two genres, Heart Eyes skillfully combines the elements of both horror and rom-com films. This innovative approach makes Heart Eyes an essential viewing for fans of the Scream franchise.

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2025-05-08 19:18

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