Heart Eyes Interview: Josh Ruben Wanted His Killer to Be "Sensual & Unusual, Almost Pinhead-Like"

From the trailer alone, Heart Eyes looks like a fun throwback to the slashers of the '80s and '90s heyday. In fact, you'll be happy to know that, in addition to casting some horror movie greats, director Josh Ruben honored the genre with his own passion for the silent killers that came before. Not only is he introducing a brand-new killer, but we're getting a new holiday horror just in time for a Valentine's Day date night, which means finding that perfect balance between gory scares and comedy.

Heart Eyes takes place on the night of Ally's (Olivia Holt) and Jay's (Mason Gooding) very first date. Unfortunately for this young couple, it's Valentine's Day, and that means the Heart Eyes Killer is out for blood — lots of blood. Before the butterflies can even settle, Ally and Jay find themselves fighting for their lives as this warped Cupid slashes their way through town. The movie also stars Devon Sawa, Jordana Brewster, and Gigi Zumbado.

In his conversation with Collider's Perri Nemiroff, Ruben shares the details of designing a brand-new killer to join the ranks of Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees. First and foremost, he talks about the different iterations of that unforgettable mask, as well as the details that make it so chilling. Ruben also discusses the inspiration he took from his favorite horror movies, as well as the surprising romantic comedies he looked to when nailing the perfect tone. He also gives a very exciting update for his sci-fi horror movie, Green Bank, starring Jasmin Savoy Brown and Tatiana Maslany.

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