Heart Eyes

NZ release: 13 February 2025

Horror, graphic violence & offensive language Rated on: 05 February 2025

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What’s it about?

Each Valentine's Day, a masked killer with glowing red eyes resurfaces to haunt unsuspecting couples.

The facts

  • Directed by Josh Ruben
  • English language
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Heart Eyes was filmed in Auckland, New Zealand

Why did it get this rating?

This film was classified by Te Mana Whakaatu, Classification Office. You can find out more about classification process and ratings here.

Horror

Heart Eyes is a horror comedy film with certain elements intended to shock and disturb audiences. These include a masked killer, chase scenes, a suspenseful soundtrack, and a number of jump scares.

Graphic violence

Characters are brutally attacked with various weapons, including a knife, sword, and crossbow.

Some of the most intense and graphic moments include:

  • A character is trapped in a grape press, frantically struggling as the walls close in, ultimately crushing their head with a bloody aftermath.
  • A character’s head is impaled on a wrench, leaving a gaping hole.
  • A metal straw is forcibly driven into a character’s jaw before they are impaled on a column. A close-up shows blood pouring from their mouth, followed by a detailed shot of their head slowly detaching from the body, with the neck and artery stretching.

Offensive language

This film contains frequent offensive language, mainly “f**k” and its derivatives, to express fear (“what the f**k?”) or frustration (“I’ll f**king end you”).

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

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