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Heart Eyes

Heart Eyes is a 2025 American romantic slasher film.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Heart Eyes is a 2025 American romantic slasher film. It follows a masked killer targeting couples on Valentine’s Day, blending horror with romantic-comedy elements.

Premise

Heart Eyes is about a masked murderer who targets couples on Valentine’s Day. The film uses the holiday setting to frame a mix of suspense, violence, and romantic-comedy tropes.

Production

The film was directed by Josh Ruben and released in 2025. Its cast includes Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding, with Sony Pictures Releasing handling distribution.

Genre and style

The film is described as a romantic slasher, placing it at the intersection of horror and comedy. Its concept relies on the contrast between Valentine’s Day romance and slasher-film violence.

Key facts

  • Heart Eyes is a 2025 American romantic slasher film.
  • It centres on a killer who attacks couples around Valentine’s Day.
  • Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding are the lead actors.
  • Josh Ruben directed the film.
  • It was released in 2025 by Sony Pictures Releasing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Heart Eyes?
Heart Eyes is a 2025 American romantic slasher film.
Who directed Heart Eyes?
Josh Ruben directed the film.
Who stars in Heart Eyes?
The lead cast includes Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding.
What is the film about?
It follows a masked killer who targets couples on Valentine’s Day.
What genre is Heart Eyes?
It is a romantic slasher film with horror and comedy elements.

References

  1. Wiktionaryhttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/heart_eyes
    Supports: General meaning of the phrase 'heart eyes'; not the film.
  2. Emojipediahttps://emojipedia.org/smiling-face-with-heart-eyes
    Supports: General meaning and naming of the heart-eyes emoji; not the film.