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- ❝ History holds the key to saving love.❞
- ―Movie tagline
Treat Yourself a Deadly Valentine's Day is a 2025's American Valentine's Day-themed slasher film written and directed by Vernon Theodulf. The film stars Agrafena Emshwiller as a daughter of late scream queen Denise Rochon who travels back to 1980 where she confronts her mother's younger self and outsmart her serial killer known as "Valentine Butcher". The film also stars Debbie Rochon, Kelly Summers, Harry Zander, Lance Willingham, Jamie Bernadette, Hailey Bush, Scout Taylor-Compton, and Robert Englund. The film was released on FalcoTalon+ in February 14, 2025.
Plot[]
A teenager Dee Rochon grapples with the tragic murder of her mother, Denise Rochon, a renowned b-movie scream queen. Devastated by the violent act committed by the notorious serial killer known as the "Vinny the Valentine Butcher," Dee embarks on a daring journey back to 45 years ago in 1980. There, she encounters her mother's younger self and the film crew working on a horror movie. As Valentine's Day approaches, Dee realizes that she must intervene to save her mother from the same fate that has haunted her in the present. Racing against time, she faces the chilling threat of the Valentine Butcher, determined to alter the course of history and prevent further tragedy.
Cast[]
- Agrafena Emshwiller as Debbie "Dee" Rochon, daughter of late b-movie scream queen Denise Rochon.
- Debbie Rochon as Denise Rochon, a b-movie scream queen who's killed by the Valentine Butcher.
- Kelly Summers as Rose McGuire, Dee's best friend and fan of Denise Rochon.
- Summers also portrayed a young Denise Rochon in 45 years ago who survived along with Marrisa from Vale's cruel fate. (18 years old, 1980)
- James Cullen Bressack as Johnny, a horror movie junkie and Dee's neighbor.
- Jonathan Tiersten as Jeff Hoffman, a thriller novelist.
- Harry Zander as Ryan, Dee's boyfriend and co-star of a late Denise Rochon.
- Zander also portrayed Grant Hoffman, a late son of Jeff Hoffman and Denise's boyfriend who's killed by Vale 45 years ago. (19 years old, 1980)
- Tuesday Knight as Sheriff Tuesday Turner, Bill Turner's late mother who's killed by Vale 45 years ago in attempt to save young Denise. (1980)
- Lance Willingham as Sheriff Bill Turner, Sheriff Turner's son who's currently in work to chase after Vinny.
- Felissa Rose as Margaret Spencer, friend of late Denise Rochon and mother of Molly, a victim who's murdered by Vale 45 years ago.
- Hailey Bush as Lillian, a fashion model and one of Dee's best friends.
- Bush also portrayed Molly Spencer, a late daughter of Margaret Spencer who's killed by Vale 45 years ago. (18 years old, 1980)
- Jamie Bernadette as Torri, an owner of chocolate factory.
- Tiffany Shepis as Marissa Shepis, Denise's ex-girlfriend and co-star who's killed by Vinny the Valentine Butcher.
- Elisabeth Hass as Karen, one of Dee's best friend.
- Hass also portrayed a young Marissa Shepis who is also survived along with Denise 45 years ago from Vale's cruel fate. (18 years old)
- Scout Taylor-Compton as Betsy, a young actress portrayed a helpless victim in Denise Rochon's slasher film, but killed during shoot by Vinny.
- Compton also portrayed a young scream queen Jamie Cruz who's killed by her boyfriend Vinny 45 years ago. (1980)
- Robert Englund as Vinny the Valentine Butcher, a serial killer who became like his father, Vale the Butcher, after he killed his girlfriend Jamie for ruined his career and life.
- Englund also portrayed Vale the Butcher, Vinny's abusive father and an infamous serial killer who's killed by Denise and Marissa 45 years ago. (1980)
- Johnny Maddox as young Vinny (33 years old)
- Maddox also portrayed Dee's brother John in 2025.
Deaths[]
- Betsy: Stabbed to death by Vinny during filming. (2025)
- Denise Rochon: Stabbed by Vinny. (2025)
- Grant Hoffman: Found hanging on the celling without heart. (1980)
- Molly Spencer: Dismembered. (1980)
- Sheriff Turner: Killed after rescuing attempt of Denies. (1980)
- Vale the Butcher: Shoot five time to death by Denise and Marissa. (1980)
- Jamie Cruz: Beaten to death by Vinny because she broke his heart and to avenge his father's death. (1980)
- Marissa Shepis: Fallen to death by Vinny. (2025)
- Karen: Found dead in the bed without heart. (2025)
- Margaret Spencer: Poisoned to death by Vinny. (2025)
- Torri: Found dead without heart, her mouth is shoved with chocolate. (2025)
- Lillian: Found burned to death without heart. (2025)
- Ryan: Stabbed six times to death by Vinny. (2025)
- Jeff Hoffman: Found dead in the streetlight without heart. (2025)
- Johnny: Stabbed in the heart by Vinny. (2025)
- Rose McGuire: Committed suicide to save Dee from Vinny's hands. (2025)
- Vinny the Valentine Butcher: Shoot six times by Dee and Bill, falling from the top of the building to death. (2025)
Survivor(s)[]
- Dee Rochon
- John Rochon
- Sheriff Bill Turner
Featured Songs[]
- "Heart of Mine" by The Oak Ridge Boys (1980)
- "I Die: You Die" by Gray Numan (1980)
- "Killer on the Loose" by Thin Lizzy (1980)
- "Shoot Your Best Shot" by Linda Clifford (1980)
- "Better Off (Alone, Pt. III)" by Alan Walker, Dash Berlin and Vikkstar (2023)
- "Save Yourself" by The Chainsmokers and Nghtmre (2018)
- "Don't Let Me Get Loose" by M.C. Brains (1992)
- "Your Heart or Mine" by Jon Pradi (2022)
- "Scream Your Heart Out!" by Downtown Fighters (2025)
Trivia[]
- Rated R for intense horror violence, blood, strong sexual content, nudity, terror, smoking, alcoholic drinking, strong language throughout, and/or disturbing frightening images.